JK Temple, Kanpur in Kanpur
Summer: April-June (22°C - 48°C)
Winter: October-January (3°C - 30°C)
Monsoon: July-September
Best time to visit:
October-March
Opening Time: 08:00 a.m
Closing Time: 09:00 p.m. (closed from 01:00 p.m. to 05:00 p.m.)
Weekly Holiday: N/A
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JK Temple of Kanpur is nothing short of magic personified. The pure white structure blends ancient and modern temple architectural styles borrowed from North and South India regions. Locally, the temple is also known as Sri Radhakrishna Temple and has five shrines dedicated to Radha and Krishna, Lakshmi and Narayan, Ardhanarishwar, Narmadeshwar and Hanuman. The temple with high ceilings and impressive light and ventilation systems remains occupied with the devotees throughout the year.
Built by the J.K. Trust funded by a prestigious industrialist family (Singhanias) of the country, the temple came into life in 1960. A small garden and a beautiful lake add to the temple’s grandeur. It is worth visiting the temple after sunset when it is magnificently lit up. Temple’s environment is completely relaxing and boasts of soul-touching mysticism. Strict security check procedures are deployed at the entrance and items like mobile phones, cameras and purses are prohibited.
Connectivites
Road:
The temple is accessible from Govind Nagar Road and National Highway 25 and is conveniently located within the city limits. While the city can be accessed in state transport buses and taxis, the temple can be reached in a local cab, auto-rickshaw or cycle-rickshaw.
Railway:
The closets railway station is in the Anwarganj area of Kanpur and just about 4 km. from the temple. As you get down from the train, you can look for a cab, an auto-rickshaw or a cycle-rickshaw to reach the destination.
Airway:
The domestic airport of Kanpur is located at the distance of about 14 km. from the temple. Local buses, taxis and auto-rickshaws from the airport can conveniently drop you at the temple.