Kanpur
Kanpur is the biggest city of the state and is main centre of commercial and industrial activities. The city is situated on the banks of the River Ganga. Indian Travel agent provides hotel bookings, hotel booking in India.The city is believed to be founded by King Hindu Singh of the erstwhile state of Sachendi, Kanpur was originally known as 'Kanhpur’.
Kanpur stands as one of North India’s major industrial centres with its own historical, religious and commercial importance. The city was formerly known as Manchester of the country is now also called the commercial capital of the state.
Religious Spots
Jajmau
jajmau,known as Siddhapuri in ancient times, is supposed to have been the kingdom of Yayati, the Pauranic king and the high mound overhanging the Ganga is known as the site of his fort.Indian travel agent gives special discounted hotel from budget hotels to Deluxe hotels in India.
The mound of Jajmau, on the eastern end of the city occupies a high place among ancient cities of the region. Excavations of the mound were undertaken during 1957-58 which unearthed antiquities ranging from 600 BC to 1600 AD.
Today, Jajmau houses the Siddhnath and Siddha Devi temples and the mausoleum of Makhdum Shah Ala-ul-Haq, the famous Sufi saint, built by Firoz Shah Tughlaq in 1358. A mosque built by Kulich Khan in 1679 also stands here.Travel Tours India with Indian Travel Agent.
Shri Radhakrishna Temple (J.K. Temple)
Shri Radhakrishna Temple is famously known as J.K. Temple in Kanpur.
Beautifully constructed, J.K. temple is a boon to the devotees. Built by J.K. Trust this architectural delight is a unique blend of ancient architecture with the modern.
Among the five shrines that the temple has the central one is consecrated to Shri Radhakrishna and the other are adorned with idols of Shri Laxminarayan, Shri. Ardhanarishwar, Shri Narmadeshwar and Shri Hanumana.
Jain Glass Temple
Jain Glass Temple is situated in Maheshwari Mohal behind the Kamla Tower. It is a beautiful temple highly decorated with glass and enamel work.
The Kanpur Memorial Church (All Soul’s Cathedral)
The Kanpur Memorial Church was built in 1875, in honor of the British who lost their lives in the war of 1857. The Church was designed by Walter Granville, architect of the east Bengal Railway. The complete Church in Lombardic gothic style is handsomely executed in bright red brick, with polychrome dressings. The interior contains monuments to the mutiny, including several memorial tablets. Indian Travel Agent offers Visit India and explore India.
Parks & Gardens
Phool Bagh
Phool Bagh is a beautiful park in the heart of the city on the Mall Road. In the centre of the park is a building known as Ganesh Shankar Vidyarthi Memorial. After the first World War there was an Orthopedic Rehabilitation Hospital in this building. It is now known as Ganesh Udyan.Indian travel agent gives special discounted hotel from budget hotels to Deluxe hotels in India.
Nana Rao Park
The Nana Rao Park is located at the west of Phool Bagh. It is the site of the 'Bibighar’ of 1857. The Park was renamed as Nana Rao Park after independence.
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