History

"Lucknow is the Capital of Utter Pradesh, which situated on the banks of the river GOMTI...........Lucknow is popularly known as" The City of Nawabs" . It is also known as the "Golden City of the East". ....Mohan Lal Ganj is situated at around 20 Kms. from lucknow railway Station.....Mohanlalganj is named on the name of Raja Mohan Lal, who was son-in-law of Raja Jeevan Lal. Near Mohan lal ganj, there are few engineering college. When you enter to the Mohan Lal Ganj, there are two gates.In Mohan Lal Ganj there are banks also such as- State Bank of India, Bank of India, Aryavart Gramin Bank, Sahara Bank, HDFC etc...".

Saturday, July 2, 2011

Shiv Temple of Mohanlalganj, Lucknow,
Also known as Kashishwar Mahadev Temple, this grand Shiv Temple was built by Shri Kashi Persad, Talluqedar, Sassendi in 1860. Later on, it was given a new look by Rani Subhadra Kunvar in 1926 as is evident from the stone fixed on the gate of the temple.
Situated at around 19 kms. away from Lucknow, Mohanlalganj is a block of Lucknow. Mohanlalganj is named on the name of Raja Mohan Lal, who was son-in-law of Raja Jeevan Lal. This temple has historical value and is the witness of Hindu traditional Vastu [construction] art. You can view below a 'How to reach Mohanlalganj' map to know the location of temple.
This most beautiful looking temple has eight number of Shivalas (Small temples around the Main). The main temple is in Centre. Top of the temple is decorated with eleven rudras. You can see attractive art work on the inner as well as outer walls of the temple. There is also big brass 'Ghanta' on the entrance of the temple.
Temple can be better maintained if provided with little care. A number of shops have cropped up in the vicinity. This more than a century old temple, is one of the precious heritage buildings of the Lucknow. During Shiv Ratri festival, devotees from far off places throng to this temple to offer prayers.

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History of Temple



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Artistic Walls