KOLKATA, INDIA, August 15, 2003: The imposing Shri Radha Krishna Temple in the heart of upscale Ballygunje has emerged as the prime spiritual destination for the people of the city. The grandiose structure — a classic blend of temple architecture of Orissa and South India — attracts more than 2.5 million devotees a year. Spread over 22,000 sq ft, the temple is managed by the Vishwa Mangal Trust chaired by former MP and prominent industrialist Dr. Krishna Kumar Birla. The temple took almost 26 years to build and was inaugurated by former Union minister Dr. Karan Singh on February 21, 1996. Rising to over 160 ft, the temple is an architectural marvel in itself. Forty-two gavakshas with carved images from ancient Hindu iconography form the facade.
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