Situated in the city of Kanpur, the JK Temple, also known as Radhakrishna Temple was built in the year 1960. The temple has got 5 shrines. The JK Trust formed by the Singhania family has created this beautiful temple in Kanpur for Lord Krishna and his consort Radha. The major maintenance expenses of the temple come from the trust fund.

Location First St, Sarvodaya Nagar, Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh

Architecture

JKTemple or Shri Radhakrishna Temple is a unique blend of old and modern architecture. The mandapas of the temple have been constructed with high roof for adequate ventilation of light and air. The whole complex looks very attractive with intricate carvings on the temple walls. The carvings are reminiscent of great Indian heritage.

Culture

Kanpur is blessed with a rich cultural heritage. Eminent poets such as Bal Krishna Sharma have played a key role in promoting this culture. Fair and festivals that are celebrated in the city, also offer a glimpse of the culture of Kanpur. The culture of Kanpur is fascinating and captivating. It tells us about the people of the place, their lifestyle and their beliefs. Observing the culture of Kanpur gives you a fair idea about the traditions and practices that are still followed by the locals. The festivals, the events, the attractions, all reflect the culture of Kanpur in one way or the other. Tourism has picked up in the last decade or so and the local people are generally quite friendly towards the tourists.

Darsan Dresscode

Clean and conservative clothing is preferred.

Darsan Info 

The temple is open from 8:00 AM to 1:00 PM and from 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM

The ideal season for visiting Kanpur is between October and March, when the weather is pleasant.

Special Rituals 

There are daily different kinds of sevas performed in the temple as per the weekly schedule by the temple committee.

Temple Rituals 

Morning pooja and arati starts from 8:00 AM onwards.

Additional Info 


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