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JK Temple
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JK Temple, also called Radhakrishna Temple, is a Hindu temple in Kanpur known for blending ancient and modern architectural styles. Its mandapa features a high roof that allows good ventilation and natural light.
Don't miss
- Five shrines dedicated to Radha-Krishna, Lakshmi-Narayan, Ardhanarishwar, Narmadeshwar, and Hanuman
- Triangular campus oriented east-west with three ponds on the west, north, and south sides
- Even-level roofs and mandapas designed for ample light and air
Tickets & tours
Ways to visit JK Temple
You can visit JK Temple on your own. A guide is worth it for the history and detail that is easy to walk past, and a tour can combine it with nearby sights.
Cheapest way inJaipur Tuk Tuk Sightseeing Tour with Monkey Temple Sunset View5★ · 128 travelers9-10 hoursFree cancellationFrom$7 per personSee dates →
Best full dayPrivate Jaipur Tuk-Tuk Tour with Monkey Temple5★ · 87 travelers~9 hoursFree cancellationFrom$9 per personSee dates →
Private & flexibleJaipur City Tour with Guide and Sun Temple Sunset5★ · 37 travelers~8 hoursFree cancellationFrom$13 per personSee dates →Getting there
Know before you go
- The complex contains five shrines dedicated to Radha-Krishna, Lakshmi-Narayan, Ardhanarishwar, Narmadeshwar and Hanuman.
- Three ponds lie on the west, north and south sides of the triangular temple campus.
- The high-roofed mandapa was designed to admit natural light and ventilation.
A bit of history
The Singhania family, which owns the JK Organisation, formed the JK Trust in 1953. The trust built the temple, which opened to the public in 1960. The temple celebrated its 50th anniversary in 2010.
Common questions
What deities are worshipped at JK Temple?
The temple has five shrines dedicated to Radha-Krishna, Lakshmi-Narayan, Ardhanarishwar, Narmadeshwar, and Hanuman.
What is the architectural style of the temple?
The temple is a unique blend of ancient and modern architecture, with a high-roofed mandapa for ventilation and light.
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