Enthusiasm for the Janmashtami festival can be seen almost all over the country. Lord Krishna was born on the day of Janmashtami. Therefore, the festival of Janmashtami is celebrated with great pomp all over the country including Mathura, the birthplace in Uttar Pradesh.

The festival of Krishna birth is celebrated in temples across the country. At the same time, the splendor of Krishna temples is seen the most on this festival. Even though Kanha was born in Mathura, and childhood was spent in Gokul Vrindavan, but wherever there is a Krishna temple, the birth of Bal Gopal is celebrated with full worship rituals.

There are many Krishna temples in Kanpur city of Uttar Pradesh, some of which are very famous. On the occasion of Janmashtami, a grand event is organized in these Krishna temples. If you are a resident of Kanpur or nearby cities, then you can visit the famous Krishna temples of Kanpur on the occasion of Janmashtami.

Famous Krishna Temples of Kanpur
ISKCON Temple
The magnificent ISKCON temple is located in Bithoor area of ​​Kanpur. This temple is also known as Radha Madhav Temple. It is one of the famous tourist places of Kanpur. The temple is very beautiful and grand. Janmashtami festival is also celebrated in the ISKCON Temple of Kanpur. People gather here and sing bhajans. Devotees reach this temple to celebrate Krishna Janmashtami and participate in bhajan kirtan.

JK Temple
The name of JK Temple is also included in the largest and prominent Krishna temples of Kanpur. This temple is so huge and beautiful that it is a center of attraction for the local people and tourists of Kanpur. JK Temple is decorated very beautifully on the occasion of Janmashtami. The temple glows in beautiful lights. Laser shows and many programs are organized here at night.

Shri Sanatan Dharma Mandir
One of the oldest and famous Krishna temples of the city is located in Kaushalpuri, named Shri Sanatan Dharma Mandir. The festival of Janmashtami is celebrated with great pomp in this Krishna temple located in old Kanpur. A beautiful tableau is decorated here on the occasion of Krishna Janmashtami, which attracts a huge crowd.

Raghav Madhav Temple
Raghav Madhav temple is built in Sudhanshu ji Ashram in Bithoor itself, which is one of the famous Krishna temples of Kanpur. A grand program is organized in this temple on Krishna Janmashtami. The main attraction of the temple is the idol of Lord Shiva, which is built on top of the mountain.

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