Jain Glass Temple – It was Constructed By Traditional Architecture With Full Of Glass In Kanpur

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Jain Glass Temple, situated in Maheshwari Mohal behind the famous Kamla Tower is one of the major tourist center of the city. The temple, dedicated to the apostles and disciples of the great Lord Mahavira and the rest of the remaining 23 Jain Tirthankaras, houses the figures of Lord Mahavira and the 23 Jain Tirthankaras on a huge pedestal.

Constructed in the traditional architectural style, the temple is almost built up in glass and elegantly decorated with enamel and mirror work. The floors are done up in marble and the interior consists of ornamental arches. The temple displays lively murals made of stained glass and excellent wall paintings narrating the teachings of the Jain scriptures.

The Jain Glass Temple of Kanpur was dedicated to the worshippers and believers of Jainism.It is exquisitely and intricately decorated in enamel and glass works. Cast almost entirely in glass the walls, doors, floors, pillars, panels and ceilings are embellished and beautified in ornate mirror work.

The temple possesses and displays vibrant stained glass murals and wall paintings that vividly narrate the teachings of the revered Jain scriptures.Jain Glass Temple, Uttar Pradesh have beautiful marble floors and the interiors consists of ornamental arches.

By Air 

Kanpur airport known as Chakeri airport, operated by the airports authority of India is located about 13kms from the city centre. Air India and Jet airways serve flights to and from here to New Delhi, Mumbai, Allahabad, Ahmedabad etc. Apart from this, the nearest airport is at Amausi which is around 65 km from the city.

By Rail 

Kanpur Central Railway station (code : CNB), on the Howrah- Delhi route broad gauge, is served by the northern railways and connected to all the major stations of the country by express, super-fast and passenger trains. Shatabdi Express, Rajdhani Express, Neelanchal Express, Udyan Abha Toofan Express, Gomti Express are some of the main trains that passes through this station.

By Bus

Kanpur is connected by road with all the major cities of the country. National Highway 2 connect the city with Delhi- Agra- Allahabad- Kolkata route and National Highway 25 with Lucknow- Jhansi- Shivpuri route. The central bus station is located near the railway station . Uttar Pradesh State Road Transport Corporation and State Road Transport Corporation of neighboring states connect the city with other regions.