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Uttar Pradesh Isckon Temple
Kanpur is located on the bank of the river Ganges. This place is very religious and you will find many age-old temples at this region. There are many famous places in Kanpur where people visit with their family on special occasion to seek the blessings of god. ISCKON temple is one such place where people visit in huge crowd daily. Radha Krishna is the deity of this temple. This temple is located on the lane of Azad Nagar which is called as Mainwati marg as well. Idols that are kept inside this temple are very beautiful and people admire it very much. You will also get to see the gaushala where cows are kept that are being brought in the region of Gujarat. Temple authorities take special care of such animals. This temple is famous in entire city due to its superb beauty and spiritual calm that it offers to all of its visitors. On every occasion of Janmastmi people of the region along with the temple authorities decorate this temple with large volume of flowers and lights. In night this temple gives stunning looks.
Facts
ISKCON refers to an international society which is conscious for Krishna. This was founded by Swami Prabhupada and his followers. This entire team has established the temples of Krishna are all over India. One of the temple that is located on Kanpur offer wonderful view to all its visitors. The temple is being constructed in large area and you will get good space to park your vehicle as well. There are many stalls outside this temple which offers puja samigri at economical prices to every visitor of the temple. The temple is painted in white color and its cleanliness is being maintained by temple authority. The architectural style of this temple looks similar to Mughal times as Kanpur was under the rule of Mughals for many years. The charitable trust of the temple also offer help to the underprivilegded children in form of books and other eating stuffs. People can donate any some of money to this trust as well.
How To Reach
You can use railways, roadways as well as airways to reach the ISKCON temple of Kanpur with ease.
By Rail
Kanpur central is the name of the railway station which is most nearest to this temple. People can get private cab, taxi and other mode of transportation to reach this temple in Azad Nagar. Trains from other part of the India are quite common to this station. People can easily board the trains from different region and can reach Kanpur anytime.
By Air
Since Kanpur is not much developed as the capital city of Uttar Pradesh thus Amausi airport which is located in Lucknow can be used to reach Azad Nagar. This airport mostly receives flights from Delhi airport. Outside this domestic airport private cab are easily available which can be hired at most economical rates to Kanpur. People can tell their destination to the taxi driver and within an hour these drivers can take them to ISKCON temple.
By Road
If anyone chooses the option of roadways to reach Azad Nagar of Kanpur then most convinient way is to travel along the national highway of the city. National highway 2 is recommended to reach this place. Roads are well developed and thus anyone can drive their car with ease on such highway.
Important Shrines
Other tourist attraction of Kanpur city is Baradevi temple, Habiba Masjid, Bhitargaon temple, J K temple as well as Bithoor. These temples are constructed very beautifully and offered spiritual calm to every visitor as well.
Significance Of The Temple
Every visitor to this temple has special wish and they believe that it gets completed when they see the idol of Krishna and radha which are dressed so beautiful and decorated with natural flowers. Janmastami is most appropriate time to see the scenic beauty of this temple.
ISCKON Temple, Azad Nagar
Weather And Time To Visit
The most suitable time to visit this temple is months of June, July, August, September, October and November. After rainy season when the weather is quite pleasant people can visit this temple with family.
Accommodation
Hotels such as RRR Spry, Hotel Raja, Major International, Mandakani, Celebration etc are well known for cozy and comfortable stay. You can hire the room in these hotels at most nominal price.
Tips To The Devotees
Devotees are always advice to maintain silence and calm in the premises of the temple during the morning and evening aarti. They have to handle their belonging to the temple authority before entering into the premises of this temple. They are also advice to maintain cleanliness inside the temple as well.
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