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	'''JK Temple (Juggilal Kamlapat temple) ''' is a [[Hindu temple]] in the Indian city of [[Kanpur]], [[Uttar Pradesh]],India.<ref>{{Cite news\|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/events/kanpur/akanksha-has-made-my-house-home-kanpurs-gaurav-khanna/articleshow/59354673.cms\|title=Akanksha has made my house home: Kanpur’s Gaurav Khanna - Times of India\|work=The Times of India\|access-date=2018-03-03}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web\|url=http://www.kanpuronline.in/city-guide/jk-temple-in-kanpur\|title=JK Temple in Kanpur, Shri Radhakrishna Temple Kanpur Address\|website=~~www.~~kanpuronline.in\|access-date=2018-03-03}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news\|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/kanpur/Shobha-yatras-festivities-mark-Ram-Navmi/articleshow/19640510.cms\|title=Shobha yatras, festivities mark Ram Navmi - Times of India\|work=The Times of India\|access-date=2018-03-03}}</ref> It is considered to be a unique blend of ancient and modern architecture. The [[mandapa]] of the temple has been constructed with high roof for adequate ventilation of light and air. The temple was constructed by JK Trust and major maintenance expenses of the temple also comes from the trust fund. The temple is also popularly known as [[Radha Krishna\|Radhakrishna]] Temple.<ref name="Zee News" />		'''JK Temple''' ('''Juggilal Kamlapat temple''') is a [[Hindu temple]] in the Indian city of Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh, India.<ref>{{Cite news\|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/events/kanpur/akanksha-has-made-my-house-home-kanpurs-gaurav-khanna/articleshow/59354673.cms\|title=Akanksha has made my house home: Kanpur’s Gaurav Khanna – Times of India\|work=The Times of India\|access-date=2018-03-03}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web\|url=http://www.kanpuronline.in/city-guide/jk-temple-in-kanpur\|title=JK Temple in Kanpur, Shri Radhakrishna Temple Kanpur Address\|website=kanpuronline.in\|access-date=2018-03-03}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news\|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/kanpur/Shobha-yatras-festivities-mark-Ram-Navmi/articleshow/19640510.cms\|title=Shobha yatras, festivities mark Ram Navmi – Times of India\|work=The Times of India\|access-date=2018-03-03}}</ref> It is considered to be a unique blend of ancient and modern architecture. The [[mandapa]] of the temple has been constructed with high roof for adequate ventilation of light and air. The temple was constructed by JK Trust and major maintenance expenses of the temple also comes from the trust fund. The temple is also popularly known as [[Radha Krishna\|Radhakrishna]] Temple.<ref name="Zee News" />

	==History==		==History==
	[[Singhania family]] which owns a number of companies under its umbrella [[JK Organisation]] formed a trust known as JK Trust in 1953.<ref>{{Cite web\|url=http://www.jktrust.org/who_we_are.php\|title=J. K. Trust Gram Vikas Yojana {{!}} Who we are\|website=~~www.~~jktrust.org\|language=en-US\|access-date=2018-03-03}}</ref> The trust constructed this temple and was opened for public in the year 1960.<ref name="Zee News" /> The temple celebrated its 50 years in 2010.		[[Singhania family]] which owns a number of companies under its umbrella [[JK Organisation]] formed a trust known as JK Trust in 1953.<ref>{{Cite web\|url=http://www.jktrust.org/who_we_are.php\|title=J. K. Trust Gram Vikas Yojana {{!}} Who we are\|website=jktrust.org\|language=en-US\|access-date=2018-03-03}}</ref> The trust constructed this temple and was opened for public in the year 1960.<ref name="Zee News" /> The temple celebrated its 50 years in 2010.

	==Location==		==Location==
	The temple is located on First Street in Sarvodaya Nagar locality of Kanpur. The [[Kanpur Airport]] is located around 14 km from temple's campus. [[Kanpur Central]] Railway Station is around 5 km from the temple and has trains to [[Lucknow]], [[Allahabad]], [[Delhi]], [[Kolkata]] and other major cities of India.		The temple is located on First Street in Sarvodaya Nagar locality of Kanpur. The [[Kanpur Airport]] is located around 14 km from temple's campus. [[Kanpur Central]] Railway Station is around 5 km from the temple and has trains to Lucknow, [[Allahabad]], Delhi, Kolkata and other major cities of India.
	Photography is however prohibited and the place is heavily secured with guards and cctv.		Photography is however prohibited and the place is heavily secured with guards and cctv.
	Handbags and large purses are not allowed and need to be deposited at the cloak room before entering.		Handbags and large purses are not allowed and need to be deposited at the cloak room before entering.
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	==Shrines==		==Shrines==
	The temple has five shrines dedicated to the<ref>{{Cite web\|url=https://www.mapsofindia.com/kanpur/places-of-interest/j-k-temple.html\|title=J.K. Temple\|website=~~www.~~mapsofindia.com\|access-date=2018-03-03}}</ref>		The temple has five shrines dedicated to the<ref>{{Cite web\|url=https://www.mapsofindia.com/kanpur/places-of-interest/j-k-temple.html\|title=J.K. Temple\|website=mapsofindia.com\|access-date=2018-03-03}}</ref>
	#Lord Radha and Krishna		#Lord Radha and Krishna
	#Lord Lakshmi and Narayan		#Lord Lakshmi and Narayan
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	==Building and campus==		==Building and campus==
	The temple is located in a triangular campus in ~~east-west~~ direction. The temple campus is dotted with plants and trees of various varieties. There are three ponds inside the campus on west, north and south sides of the temple. The even-level roofs or the mandapas have been provided with adequate ventilation for sufficient light and air. Among the five shrines, the central one is dedicated to the main deity of the temple - Shri Radhakrishna. Other shrines are adorned with idols of Shri Laxminarayan, Shri Ardhanarishwar, Shri Narmadeshwar and Shri Hanuman.<ref>{{Cite web\|url=http://www.kanpurcity.com/about/citymn3.html\|title=Kanpur City - Places of Interest\|access-date=2018-03-03}}</ref> There are several parks and a lake - Moti Jheel - located near the temple campus as well.		The temple is located in a triangular campus in east–west direction. The temple campus is dotted with plants and trees of various varieties. There are three ponds inside the campus on west, north and south sides of the temple. The even-level roofs or the mandapas have been provided with adequate ventilation for sufficient light and air. Among the five shrines, the central one is dedicated to the main deity of the temple – Shri Radhakrishna. Other shrines are adorned with idols of Shri Laxminarayan, Shri Ardhanarishwar, Shri Narmadeshwar and Shri Hanuman.<ref>{{Cite web\|url=http://www.kanpurcity.com/about/citymn3.html\|title=Kanpur City – Places of Interest\|access-date=2018-03-03}}</ref> There are several parks and a lake – Moti Jheel – located near the temple campus as well.

	==Best time to visit==		==Best time to visit==
	Best time to visit JK Temple is from October to March. The temple sees an increase in visits on the day of [[Krishna Janmashtami\|Janmashtami]] - festival that celebrates the birth of [[Krishna]]. Name of mann aadmi <ref>{{Cite news\|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/kanpur/Kanpur-celebrates-chhati-puja-of-Lord-Krishna/articleshow/22239056.cms\|title=Kanpur celebrates chhati puja of Lord Krishna - Times of India\|work=The Times of India\|access-date=2018-03-03}}</ref>		Best time to visit JK Temple is from October to March. The temple sees an increase in visits on the day of [[Krishna Janmashtami\|Janmashtami]] – festival that celebrates the birth of [[Krishna]]. Name of mann aadmi<ref>{{Cite news\|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/kanpur/Kanpur-celebrates-chhati-puja-of-Lord-Krishna/articleshow/22239056.cms\|title=Kanpur celebrates chhati puja of Lord Krishna – Times of India\|work=The Times of India\|access-date=2018-03-03}}</ref>

	==Timings==		==Timings==
	JK Temple is open all days of the week and visiting hours are 9:00 am to 12 noon and 4:00 pm to 6:30 pm.<ref>{{Cite web\|url=https://www.ixigo.com/jk-temple-kanpur-india-ne-1634166\|title=jk temple - ixigo trip planner!\|website=~~www.~~ixigo.com\|access-date=2018-03-03}}</ref>		JK Temple is open all days of the week and visiting hours are 9:00 am to 12 noon and 4:00 pm to 6:30 pm.<ref>{{Cite web\|url=https://www.ixigo.com/jk-temple-kanpur-india-ne-1634166\|title=jk temple – ixigo trip planner!\|website=ixigo.com\|access-date=2018-03-03}}</ref>

	==References==		==References==
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	==Building and campus==		==Building and campus==

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'''JK Temple (Juggilal Kamlapat temple) ''' is a [[Hindu temple]] in the Indian city of [[Kanpur]], [[Uttar Pradesh]],India.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/events/kanpur/akanksha-has-made-my-house-home-kanpurs-gaurav-khanna/articleshow/59354673.cms|title=Akanksha has made my house home: Kanpur’s Gaurav Khanna - Times of India|work=The Times of India|access-date=2018-03-03}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.kanpuronline.in/city-guide/jk-temple-in-kanpur|title=JK Temple in Kanpur, Shri Radhakrishna Temple Kanpur Address|website=www.kanpuronline.in|access-date=2018-03-03}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/kanpur/Shobha-yatras-festivities-mark-Ram-Navmi/articleshow/19640510.cms|title=Shobha yatras, festivities mark Ram Navmi - Times of India|work=The Times of India|access-date=2018-03-03}}</ref> It is considered to be a unique blend of ancient and modern architecture. The [[mandapa]] of the temple has been constructed with high roof for adequate ventilation of light and air. The temple was constructed by JK Trust and major maintenance expenses of the temple also comes from the trust fund. The temple is also popularly known as [[Radha Krishna|Radhakrishna]] Temple.<ref name="Zee News" />

==History==
[[Singhania family]] which owns a number of companies under its umbrella [[JK Organisation]] formed a trust known as JK Trust in 1953.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.jktrust.org/who_we_are.php|title=J. K. Trust Gram Vikas Yojana {{!}} Who we are|website=www.jktrust.org|language=en-US|access-date=2018-03-03}}</ref> The trust constructed this temple and was opened for public in the year 1960.<ref name="Zee News" /> The temple celebrated its 50 years in 2010.

==Location==
The temple is located on First Street in Sarvodaya Nagar locality of Kanpur. The [[Kanpur Airport]] is located around 14 km from temple's campus. [[Kanpur Central]] Railway Station is around 5 km from the temple and has trains to [[Lucknow]], [[Allahabad]], [[Delhi]], [[Kolkata]] and other major cities of India.
Photography is however prohibited and the place is heavily secured with guards and cctv.
Handbags and large purses are not allowed and need to be deposited at the cloak room before entering.
Visitors are frisked before entry.

==Shrines==
The temple has five shrines dedicated to the<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.mapsofindia.com/kanpur/places-of-interest/j-k-temple.html|title=J.K. Temple|website=www.mapsofindia.com|access-date=2018-03-03}}</ref>
#Lord Radha and Krishna
#Lord Lakshmi and Narayan
#Lord Ardhanarishwar
#Lord Narmadeshwar
#Lord Hanuman

[[File:JK temple.JPG| thumb| Central Shrine of the JK Temple]]

==Building and campus==
The temple is located in a triangular campus in east-west direction. The temple campus is dotted with plants and trees of various varieties. There are three ponds inside the campus on west, north and south sides of the temple. The even-level roofs or the mandapas have been provided with adequate ventilation for sufficient light and air. Among the five shrines, the central one is dedicated to the main deity of the temple - Shri Radhakrishna. Other shrines are adorned with idols of Shri Laxminarayan, Shri Ardhanarishwar, Shri Narmadeshwar and Shri Hanuman.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.kanpurcity.com/about/citymn3.html|title=Kanpur City - Places of Interest|access-date=2018-03-03}}</ref> There are several parks and a lake - Moti Jheel - located near the temple campus as well.

==Best time to visit==
Best time to visit JK Temple is from October to March. The temple sees an increase in visits on the day of [[Krishna Janmashtami|Janmashtami]] - festival that celebrates the birth of [[Krishna]]. Name of mann aadmi <ref>{{Cite news|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/kanpur/Kanpur-celebrates-chhati-puja-of-Lord-Krishna/articleshow/22239056.cms|title=Kanpur celebrates chhati puja of Lord Krishna - Times of India|work=The Times of India|access-date=2018-03-03}}</ref>

==Timings==
JK Temple is open all days of the week and visiting hours are 9:00 am to 12 noon and 4:00 pm to 6:30 pm.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.ixigo.com/jk-temple-kanpur-india-ne-1634166|title=jk temple - ixigo trip planner!|website=www.ixigo.com|access-date=2018-03-03}}</ref>

==References==
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