JK Temple (Shri Radhakrishna Temple)
Krishna (Radha-Krishna) temple · Kanpur, Kanpur Nagar, Uttar Pradesh, India
Photo: Abhishek Dwivedi Kanpur · CC BY-SA 4.0 · via Wikimedia Commons
JK Temple, also called the Juggilal Kamlapat Temple, is a Hindu temple in the city of Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh, and is popularly known as the Radhakrishna Temple (Kanpur Nagar District Administration). Its central shrine is dedicated to Shri Radhakrishna (Kanpur Nagar District Administration), and Amar Ujala refers to it as the Shri Radhakrishna Mandir, or JK Mandir, in Pandu Nagar (Amar Ujala).
The temple is best known for its architecture, which both the district administration and the Ministry of Tourism describe as a blend of ancient and modern styles (Kanpur Nagar District Administration; Incredible India). The Ministry of Tourism suggests it as a starting point for visitors exploring the city's temples (Incredible India).
Faith & Tradition
Religious Significance of JK Temple (Shri Radhakrishna Temple)
The temple has five shrines (Kanpur Nagar District Administration; Incredible India). Besides the central Radhakrishna shrine, they are dedicated to Shri Laxminarayan, Shri Ardhanarishwar, Shri Narmadeshwar and Shri Hanuman (Kanpur Nagar District Administration).
It is a major centre for Krishna festivals in Kanpur: Amar Ujala has reported grand Janmashtami decorations, a fair, coloured lights and a musical fountain show at the temple (Amar Ujala).
Heritage
History of JK Temple (Shri Radhakrishna Temple)
The temple was built by the JK Trust, which also pays for its major maintenance from the trust fund (Kanpur Nagar District Administration). Its alternative name, Juggilal Kamlapat Temple, is recorded by the district administration (Kanpur Nagar District Administration).
Architecture and sacred features
The district administration describes the temple as a unique blend of ancient and modern architecture, and notes that the level roofs of its mandapas are ventilated to let in light and air (Kanpur Nagar District Administration). The Ministry of Tourism calls it an architectural marvel that combines old and new styles (Incredible India).
Plan Your Visit
Darshan and Visitor Information
Amar Ujala has reported an evening aarti at 7 pm during festival programmes (Amar Ujala), but regular timings were not found from an official source. Confirm current arrangements with the JK Trust or the temple office before visiting.
Timings and arrangements change with seasons and festivals. Confirm current details with JK Trust before travelling. Last reviewed 11 October 2026.
Sacred Calendar
Festivals at JK Temple (Shri Radhakrishna Temple)
Janmashtami
The temple is decorated with coloured lights for Krishna's birth, with a fair and a musical fountain show (Amar Ujala). In 2025 it also displayed tableaux of the Char Dham and scenes from Krishna's life, and held a Krishna Mahotsav fair with evening bhajans and Krishna leela (Amar Ujala).
Hariyali Teej and swing festival
On Hariyali Teej in 2025 the deities were decorated with flowers and a swing festival began, with a large swing set up for Radha-Krishna that ran until Raksha Bandhan (Amar Ujala).
Holi (Rangotsav)
In 2025 the temple held a week of Holi programmes opening with a Rangotsav, where devotees played Holi with flowers to Braj-style songs (Amar Ujala).
Location
How to Reach JK Temple (Shri Radhakrishna Temple)
The temple is within Kanpur city and local transport is easily available (Kanpur Nagar District Administration). The nearest railway station is Kanpur Central (Kanpur Nagar District Administration; Incredible India), and the nearest airport is Kanpur Airport at Chakeri (Kanpur Nagar District Administration; Incredible India).
Location: Kanpur, Kanpur Nagar, Uttar Pradesh, India
Nearest airport: Kanpur Airport (Chakeri)
Nearest railway station: Kanpur Central
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Questions
JK Temple (Shri Radhakrishna Temple): Frequently Asked Questions
Where is JK Temple?
It is in the city of Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh (Kanpur Nagar District Administration). Amar Ujala places it in Pandu Nagar (Amar Ujala).
Which deity is worshipped at JK Temple?
The central shrine is dedicated to Shri Radhakrishna, which is why the temple is popularly called the Radhakrishna Temple (Kanpur Nagar District Administration).
What other shrines does the temple have?
It has five shrines in all; besides Radhakrishna, they are dedicated to Laxminarayan, Ardhanarishwar, Narmadeshwar and Hanuman (Kanpur Nagar District Administration).
Who built JK Temple?
It was built by the JK Trust, which also funds its major maintenance (Kanpur Nagar District Administration).
What does JK stand for in the temple's name?
The temple is also called the Juggilal Kamlapat Temple (Kanpur Nagar District Administration).
What is the temple's architecture like?
It is described as a blend of ancient and modern styles (Kanpur Nagar District Administration; Incredible India). Its level mandapa roofs are ventilated for light and air (Kanpur Nagar District Administration).
How do I reach JK Temple?
The nearest railway station is Kanpur Central and the nearest airport is Kanpur Airport at Chakeri (Kanpur Nagar District Administration; Incredible India). The temple is in the city and local transport is easily available (Kanpur Nagar District Administration).
Sources and attribution
- © OpenStreetMap contributors — location data © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL)
- Wikidata Q12449469 — structured data (CC0)
- Wikipedia — JK Temple — text facts from Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0
- Kanpur Nagar District Administration (Government of Uttar Pradesh) — JK Temple (Shri Radhakrishna Temple)
- Kanpur Nagar District Administration (Government of Uttar Pradesh) — JK Temple
- Incredible India (Ministry of Tourism, Government of India) — Explore the City of Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh
- Amar Ujala — Grand decorations on Janmashtami at JK temple, fair also organised
- Amar Ujala — Tableaux of Chardham Yatra to be decorated in JK temple
- Amar Ujala — Cultural programme on Hariyali Teej at JK temple
- Amar Ujala — Abir-gulal flew in Rangotsav at JK temple, Holi of flowers played
Further reading: JK Temple (Shri Radhakrishna Temple) on Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0).
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