Places of Interest in Kanpur
Jajmau
The mound of Jajmau, on the eastern end of the city occupies a high place among
ancient sites of the region. Excavations of the mound were undertaken during
1957-58 which unearthed antiquities ranging from 600 BC to 1600 AD. 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. 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.
Shri Radhakrishna Temple (J.K.Temple)
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. The even-level roofs of the mandaps have been provided with adequate
ventilation for sufficient Light and air. Among the five shrins that the temple
has the central one is consecrated to Shri Laxminarayan, Shri Aradhanarishwar,
Shri Narmadeshwar and Shri Hanuman.
Jain Glass Temple
It is situated in Maheswari Mohal behind behind the Kamla Tower. It is abeautiful
temple higly decorated with glass and enamel works.
Allen Forset Zoo
The Kanpur Zoo was opened in 1971 and ranks among one of the best zoos of the
country. It is an ideal place for outdoor life and picnics amongst pictuuersque
surroundings.
Kamla Retreat
Lies To the west of the Agriculture College in immediate nieghbourhood of the
Allen Forest. It is under the possession of Singhania family and is a beautry
spot of the city. Ther is a swimming tank with an equipment for producing artificial
waves and suitable Arrangement for lighting. Besides parks and a cnal with facilities
for boating, a zoo is also maintained. Kamla Retreat also houses a museam which
has a good coollection of historical and archaelogical artifacts. Visitors are
allowed only with prior permission from Deputy General Manager(Administration),
Kamla Tower, Kamlanagar
Phool Bagh
It 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 Shanker Vidyarthi Mororial. After
the first World War there was an Orthopaedic Rehabilitation Hospital in this
building. It is now known as Ganesh Udyan.
Nana Rao Park
To the west of Phool Bagh is located the Nana Rao Park. It is the site of the
'Bibighar' og 1857. the Park was renamed as Nana Rao park after independence.
The Kanpur Memorial Church
All soul's cathedral The Kanpur Memorial Church was bult in 1875, in honour
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. In a separate enclosure to the east of the church is the Memorial
Garden, approached through two gateways.
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Harcourt Butler Technological Institute
The Harcourt Butler Institute of Technology was established in 1920 at Kanpur
and is engaged in imparting technical training & industrial research.
Indian Institute of Technology
One of the five IIT's set up in 1959 at Kanpur, it provides education in the
fields of engineering, technology, science & humanities.
Ganesh Shanker Vidyarthi Memorial Medical College
The GSVM Medical College, established in 1957, is one of the leading medical
colleges of the country.
Chandra Shekhar Azad University of Agriculture & Technology
Established in 1957 to provide education of agriculture, animal husbandry &
veterinary sciences for the benefit of rural people.
Among other sites worth visiting at Kanpur are the Hanuman temple-Panki, Anandeshwar
temple, Jageshwar temple, Dwarikadhish temple, Prayaganarayan temple, Kailash
temple, Buddhadevi temple, Kherepati temple, Varahidevi temple, Bhairav temple
and Tulsi Upvan (Moti Jheel).
