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Entry Fee & Ticket
There is no entry fee and the Opening hours of the temple are 07:00 am to 12:00 pm, 04:00 pm to 09:00 pm everyday | No Entry Fee
Opening Time & Days
The JK Temple opening and closing timing is 6:00 AM to 12:00 PM and 4:00 PM to 9:00/10:00 PM.
Open Days
JK Temple is open every day for visitors
Best Time to Visit
January, February March
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How to Reach JK Temple
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5.5 km awayBy rail · Nearest Railway StationTake a train to Kanpur Railway Station
About JK Temple
JK Mandir located in Kanpur is a modern Hindu temple dedicated to Radhakrishna. The temple was constructed by JK Trust in 1960. The Mandap of JK Mandir is built with high ceilings to allow ventilation of air and light. Located here you will find five temples, of which the central temple is dedicated to Radha and Krishna and the other temples are decorated with idols of Laxminarayan, Lord Ardhanarishvara, Lord Narmadeshwar and Lord Hanuman. The temple remains crowded most of the time and especially during Diwali and Janmashtami.
Architecture of JK Temple
The temple is beautifully constructed and is considered to be a unique blend of ancient and modern architecture. White marble has been widely used in the complex and the temple complex is surrounded by three cellars which give a dazzling look to the temple.
Interesting facts about JK Temple
- 5 Amazing sculptures are one of the major attractions of this temple. Besides an attractive statue of the permanent deity Radhakrishna; The temple has beautiful idols of Shri Laxminarayan, Shri Ardhanarishwar, Shri Narmadeshwar and Shri Hanuman.
- JK Temple's real name is Juggilal Kamalapat Temple.
- Various epic stories from Mahabharata and Ramayana are depicted on its interior walls and each has engraved images and designs on the pillars and domes.
- The temple is known for its unique offerings known as Whey Bread.
- JK Temple is considered to be a true collection of religious morals from Hindu mythology.
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