ISKCON Kanpur's Sri Sri Radha Madhav Temple
is located in Mainavati Marg, at Bithoor, 4 km away from Kanpur. The Temple
being constructed on a twelve acre plot on the Bithoor road is near the River
Ganges.
Showing posts with label uttar pradesh. Show all posts
Showing posts with label uttar pradesh. Show all posts
Tuesday, 7 December 2021
Sunday, 29 September 2019
Zoological Park in Kanpur
Kanpur Zoological Park is arranged on the side of mechanical city of Kanpur. The Zoo is spread in a region of 76.56 hectare. It is a piece of lavish green Allen-backwoods. The development of the Park began in the year 1971 and has been created on the advanced administration standards. It opened for open on fourth February 1974. Over the most recent three decades the Zoological Park has assumed a significant job being taken care of by untamed life and consciousness of masses with respect to natural life protection.
Friday, 14 December 2018
Blue World Theme Park in Kanpur
Blue World Theme park is the second largest theme park of Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh. Kanpur evokes history and religion. The commercial and financial hub of the state is situated on the banks of holy river Ganga. One of the iconic landmarks of the city is the renowned Blue World Theme Park.
Theme Parks have been the most popular vacation destination for thrill seekers and people looking to escape the scorching heat of the cities. Blue World Theme Park of Kanpur proffers plenty of rides that excite visitors of all ages.
Sunday, 9 August 2015
Sudhanshu Ji Maharaj Ashram in Kanpur
Shri Sudhanshu Maharaj was a priest who had simple philosophies and beliefs which were encouraged by all religions from all over the world. He was born on 02nd May 1955 and founded and established Vishwa Jagriti Mission (VJM) in March 1991. Kirtan, Satsang, Yoga, meditation and spiritual activities are performed by Vishwa Jagriti Mission (VJM).
Tuesday, 6 August 2013
Agra Fort in Agra
The Agra Fort, one of the widely recognized architectural marvels of the Mughal period has its origin in the Badalgarh Fort.
The fort was besieged by Mahmud of Ghazni and was lost in times and it was only recognized after it was taken over by the Chauhan Rajputs. The earlier fort of Badalgarh was only altered by Akbar to suit his requirements is based on various assertions of historians and archeologists. The fort, as it stands today, was captured by Akbar is also clear from his own inscription.
Monday, 5 August 2013
Tuesday, 13 November 2012
Jain Glass Temple in Kanpur
Built in beautiful architecture,
Jain Glass Temple is a key attraction of Kanpur city. The temple also holds much religious
significance among Jain people. Completely built of glass, the temple
fascinates the visitors by its impressive look. Walls, ceilings and pillars are
beautifully adorned with enamel and glass. Amazing mural paintings done on the
stained glass depicts the incidences from Jain scriptures. Along with the
statue of Lord Mahavir, the temple also houses 23 statues of other Jain
Tirthankaras.
Monday, 12 November 2012
Itmad Ud Daulah's Tomb in Agra
The Itmad-Ud-Daulah tomb is a beautifully ornamented structure built by Jahangir's Begam Noor Jahan as a memorial of her father Mirza Ghiyas Beg in the city of Agra. The tomb has a pietra dura inlay and lattice work in the marble screens. Before Taj Mahal was built, this was the most famous structure in the Agra city. The tomb built in the year 1628, is situated to the North of Agra fort in the bank of the river Yamuna. The Itmad-Ud -Daulah tomb is sometimes referred as baby Taj.
Friday, 9 November 2012
Sikandra Complex (Akbar's Tomb) in Agra
Sikandra Complex containing Akbar’s tomb is really an
architectural marvel in Agra. The Great Mughal emperor began the construction
of this complex in 1605, embedding various architectural styles. Jehangir,
Akbar’s son, completed the Sikandra Complex after Akbar’s death. This majestic
and imposing tomb is located in the scenic surroundings of a gorgeous garden.
Akbar’s tomb is a perfect structure constructed using red sandstones and glossy
white marbles.
Thursday, 8 November 2012
Fatehpur Sikri near Agra
Fatehpur Sikri, , a city predominantly in red sand-stone, situated at a distance of 37 kms from Agra, was built by the Mughal Emperor Jalal-ud-din Mohammad Akbar, in honour of the great Sufi saint Salim Chisti ; its magnificence and uniqueness offers a fine example of the emperor’s architectural finesse. Akbar’s tolerant religious views and interest in literature, architecture and fine arts gave the buildings at Fatehpur Sikri a charismatic blend of Islamic and Hindu elements in their style and design.
Tuesday, 30 October 2012
Dayalbagh in Agra
Located 15 Km from Agra, Dayalbagh is a unique pilgrimage
and tourist site in India. The memorial of Shiv Dayal Sahib the founder of the
Radhasoami Satsang movement, who started this religious organization in 1861,
is located in Dayalbagh, Agra. The Radhasoami movement combines elements from
Hinduism, Christianity, Sikhism and Buddhism. You can see the Radhasoami
memorial in Dayalbagh Agra, on tours to Agra with Agra Hub.
Wednesday, 24 October 2012
Monday, 8 October 2012
Clock Tower in Lucknow
It might interest
you to know that the 67-meter tall tower is the highest clock tower in the
nation . Also, the principal wheel of the clock is one and a half inches thick
and has a diameter of 2 ft, which makes it larger than the ultra – famous Westminister Clock . The
tower though called ‘Satkhanda’ has only four storeys because its construction was halted when its
erector Nawab Muhammad Ali Shah passed away in 1840.
Thursday, 4 October 2012
Jama Masjid in Lucknow
In the year 1423, Sultan Ahmed Shah constructed the Jama
Masjid in Lucknow. It is built entirely with yellow sandstone and is known for
its intricate style of design and architecture. The Jama Masjid of Lucknow is
known to be one of the most beautiful mosques of India. The Jama Masjid is also
known by the name of Jami Masjid in Lucknow. The mosque is an important place
of worship for the Muslims in Lucknow who collect here on all auspicious
occasions.
Wednesday, 3 October 2012
Bada Imambara in Lucknow
The Bara Imambara was built in the year 1784 by the fourth
Nawab of Awadh known as Asaf-ud-Daula. It was built as a part of a relief
project for a major famine that took place in the year 1784. The Bara Imambara
of Lucknow is one of the most famous monuments of this place. It is also called
Asfi Imambara after the name of the Nawab of Lucknow who got it constructed. It
is an important place of worship for the Muslims who come here every year to
celebrate the religious festival of Muharram.
J.K Temple in Kanpur
J K Temple is one of the well known sanctuaries of Uttar Pradesh, the sanctuary is situated in Sarvodaya Nagar, Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh. JK Temple is otherwise called Radhakrishna Temple. The sanctuary is worked by JK Trust and which was finished on May 20, 1960. All the expense of support of this sanctuary originates from JK Trust Fund.
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