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JK Radhakrishna Temple
- Kanpur,Uttar Pradesh
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Overview
The Shri Radhakrishna temple is popularly called the JK Temple, was built by the J.K Trust. The architecture of this temple reflects a blend of ancient and modern style. This temple houses five shrines, out of which the central shrine is dedicated to Hindu God, Lord Radhakrishna. Rest of the four shrines are enshrined with the deities of Lord Ardhnareswara, Lord Lakshminarayana, Lord Narmadeshwar and Lord Hanuman.
About The Temple
Shri Radhakrishna Temple is a well-known temple in Kanpur, visited by large number of devotees. It was built by the JK trust and is often referred to as JK Temple. The temple that is built from marble has five shrines within, with the main one dedicated to Lord Radhakrishna while the others have idols of the Laxminarayan, Ardhanarishwar, Narmadeshwara, and Hanuman respectively. The architecture is splendid as it merges the temple styles of the North and South of India with the use of even roofs and decorative mandaps. Its high ceilings allow for natural light and good ventilation, adding to its charm. In addition, it is set in a green spot due to the proximity to Nana Rao Park and Phool Bagh, and this adds to the beauty of the temple.
Legend And Stories
Although the temple was constructed following a unique blend of ancient and modern style, but still it has an ethnic and traditional look to it. The temple portrays an ancient cultural and old traditional look to it.
How to Reach Kanpur
Delhi and Lucknow Airport are well connected with Kanpur. Kanpur Barrack Junction is linked with all foremost cities of India. Frequent rail services are there in the route connecting Lucknow with Kanpur (80 km) as well as Delhi with Kanpur (438 km). There are regular buses from other major cities of the country to Kanpur
Temple Address
JK /Radhakrishna Temple,
Kanpur,
Uttar Pradesh.
Significance
Devotees visit this temple to seek fulfillment of the following:-
- Peace of mind
Shlokas
Achutham Keyshavam Rama Narayanam Krishna Damodaram Vasudevam Harim Shridharam Madhavam Gopika Vallabham Janaki Nayakam Ramachandram Bhajey
Meaning -Oh Lord who cannot be perished, who also has names like Keshava, Rama, Damodara, Narayana, Sridhara, Madhava, Krishna, Ramachandra the beloved of Janaki, let me say your name regularly.
Vasudeva Sutham Devam Kamsa Chanoora Mardhanam Devaki Paramanandham Krishnam Vande Jagathgurum
Meaning -I bow to you O Krishna, the ultimate guru, Devaki and Vasudeva's son, and the destroyer of Kamsa and Chanur.
Adharam Madhuram Vadanam Madhuram Nayanam Madhuram Hasitam Madhuram Hridayam Madhuram Gamanam Madhuram Mathuraa Dhipate Rakhilam Madhuram
Meaning -Meaning - Sweet are Your lips, sweet is Your face, sweet are Your eyes, sweet is Your smile, sweet is Your heart, sweet is Your gait, O Lord of Mathura, everything about You is sweet.
Alokya Mathur Mukha Madarena Sthanyam Pibantham Saraseeruhaksham Sachinmayam Devam Anantha Roopam Balam Mukundam Manasa Smarami
Meaning -I think of this Balamukundan as the one who looks lovingly at his mother's face while taking milk from her, who has eyes similar to the red lotus, who is the embodiment of truth and intelligence and other forms.
Timings
JK Temple is open from 8:00 am to 12:00 pm and 4:30 pm to 10:00 pm, with inner parts of temple( the statues ) being closed to public for an hour between 8:40 pm and 9:40 pm for prayers.