Waneshwar Mahadev Temple, Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh
| Date built: | – |
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| Deity: | Maha Shivaratri,Savan Somwar |
| Architectural style: | Hindu temple architecture |
| Major festivals | – |
| Locale: | – |
| District:: | kanpur |
| Address: | – |
| Phone | – |
Waneshwar Mahadev Temple is a legendary Temple is founded by Daityaraj Wanasur and dedicated to Lord Shiva. The legendary Waneshwar Mahadev Temple (at village Jinayi)in sub-division Derapur, Kanpur Dehat district, Uttar Pradesh, India is the center of people’s faith.
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Legend / Local stories
According to History Writer Pro. Laxmikant Tripathi Sithaupurwa (Sronitpur) was the capital of Daityaraj Wanasur. Wanasur son Daityaraj Bali founded huge Shivling in this temple. After war between Shri Krishna and Wanasur this temple demolished.Janmejay renovated by the son of Parikshit was named Wanpura Janmejay.After some time in local language it renamed Banipara Jinayi.Near Lord Shiva Temple are pond,Usha Burj, Vishnu statue etc. These are signs that authenticate mythology
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How to Reach:
Rura railway station (North Central Railway), 7 km from the temple by road to east-south. Ambiapur Railway Station is at a distance 4 km to the north.It is also connected with Kanpur by Bela Road via Kahinjhari and via Rura to Kanpur.
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