Uttar Pradesh • 3 monuments
Mentioned adequately in the Hindu mythology and historical records as Siddhapuri, Jajmau is a suburb of Kanpur City and is well-known for its leather industry. The place attracts flocks of tourists to its archaeological sites from where artefacts dating back to 600 BC have been discovered. Located on the bank of River Ganga, Jajmau mound is believed to be the capital of powerful King Yayati who ruled the place thousands of years ago. During excavations at various sites in Jajmau, artefacts belonging to Painted Grey Ware Culture and pre-Northern Black Polished Ware were discovered that can be explored at a museum in Kanpur. Mud bricks, burnt bricks, red ware pottery, ivory and terracotta seals, vases and coins are some of these excavated items. Visiting these sites is a thrilling experience. Jajmau is also an important pilgrimage place for Hindus and Muslims. Temples of Siddhnath and Siddha Devi, sacred shrine (mausoleum) of Sufi Saint Makhdoom Shah Ala-ul-Haq and Kulich Khan Mosque are among the holy places visited by ardent devotees round the year.
JK Temple of Kanpur is nothing short of magic personified. The pure white structure blends ancient and modern temple architectural styles borrowed from North and South India regions. Locally, the temple is also known as Sri Radhakrishna Temple and has five shrines dedicated to Radha and Krishna, Lakshmi and Narayan, Ardhanarishwar, Narmadeshwar and Hanuman. The temple with high ceilings and impressive light and ventilation systems remains occupied with the devotees throughout the year. Built by the J.K. Trust funded by a prestigious industrialist family (Singhanias) of the country, the temple came into life in 1960. A small garden and a beautiful lake add to the temple’s grandeur. It is worth visiting the temple after sunset when it is magnificently lit up. Temple’s environment is completely relaxing and boasts of soul-touching mysticism. Strict security check procedures are deployed at the entrance and items like mobile phones, cameras and purses are prohibited.
Constructed in 1875, the Memorial Church of Kanpur honours the British who were killed during the revolt called Siege of Cawnpore (Kanpur) that took place in 1857 and was a part of the first rebellion against colonial rule in India. The Indian mutineers, under Nana Sahib (tagged as the Butcher of Cawnpore), indulged into bloodshed with the British army men, not sparing even the latter’s families. The church was constructed at the same site by the name of All Souls’ Cathedral. Exhibiting Lombardic Gothic architecture, the church is famous for its bright red bricks and stained glasses that render it with outstanding magnificence. A beautiful garden, separated from the main building by an interestingly carved gothic screen, houses a fascinating statue of an angel with crossed arms and holding the symbol of peace, pylons. Tablets in the interior of the church and the cemetery with graves of many who lost their lives are other highlights.
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