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3. Sheetla Devi Temple, Mehadiganj Mohalla, (Near Rajajipuram) Lucknow
This temple is also one of the most ancient Devi temples. It is said that the magnificent temple was destroyed by the intruders and it was only after centuries that a businessman first located the idol of Devi in the water of a nearby pond. The temple was got reconstructed and the ancient style of the temple is still retained. The then Diwan of Nawab , Raja Tikait Rai , got reconstructed the Shitla Temple and also a very large pond with a number of down stairs and ghats on both side, which is at present called “Tikait Rai ka Talab’. The temple has been a site of thousand years’ old Aathon Ka Mela of Lucknow which is held on the Holi festival each year near the temple and Pond. The main attraction of this temple is this that this is visited by newly weds during/after their marriage. More information
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4. Surya Temple - Situated near Daliganj bridge and adjacent to Planetarium in Lucknow, is said to be an ancient sacred water pond comprising of 5 wells. Nawab Asafudduaula of Lucknow rebuilt and renovated the ghats. It is said that the water of the Kund had medicinal value. The kund was initially made of Lakhaori bricks.
Do not forget to have 'Durshan' of an ancient Hanuman Ji temple behind Surya Temple. You can view a tree - a strange one - three trees in one! More Information and Images
5. Nageshwar Shiv Temple - Bakshi Ka Talab, Sitapur Road, Lucknow
One of the historical temples - Bakshi Ka Talab: Nageshwar Shiv Temple in Lucknow-
300 years old, Nageshwar Shiv Temple was got constructed by Munshi Tripur Chand Bakshi during Nawab Amajad Ali Shah. It is Situated on the north of Bakshi Ka Talab on Sitapur Road ( a road moving towards Chandrika Devi Temple, Neemsaar, Mishrikh Tirth and Sitapur).
More Information and How to reach Map
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6. Sangat Temple (constructed in Moghul period). It is situated in the open fields in trans Gomti area on the right flank of the Pakka Bridge. (Khadra)
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7. Kabir Temple : beside the stretch of narrow gauge railway line between Mausambagh and Iradatnagar.
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8 Jagannath Temple, 15 Kms. Away (Sarai Shekh)- built by Nawab Asafuddaula about two centuries ago. (Near Chinhat Masjid)
10. Bhooth Nath Temple, Indira Nagar, Lucknow - This is also one of the old temples in Lucknow. It is situated on main Faizabad Road and around 5 Kms. away from Lucknow main Hazratganj. The temple is surrounded by many shops. The whole area has developed as 'Bhooth Nath Market' in Lucknow. Main temple is of Lord Hanuman Ji. You can also view beautiful statue of Lord Shiva and Parvati on Nandi in addition to many others. Nearby Bhooth Nath Market is now emerging as most important and busy market in trans gomti area of Lucknow.
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There are several other Jain temples in Lucknow. Some prominent among them are the Lord Shantinath and Lord Padma Prabhu temples in Chrivali Gali locality, the Lord Parshwanath Temple in Sondhitola, Lord Sambhawanath Temple in Phulwali Gali (Chowk) five temples in Dadabari premises at Thakurganj and a Jain Temple in Daliganj.
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12.Koneshwar Temple in Lucknow, Near
Chowk, Lucknow - It s also said to be ancient temple. Situated on main road, Koneshwar Temple is one of the most visited temples in Lucknow.
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13. Shiv Mandir in Mohanlal Ganj, Lucknow - around 20 kms. from 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. More information, Images
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14. Kalyan Giri Temples, Near Chowk, Lucknow- On the western side of Lucknow, a number of temples can be seen near Chiowk, Lucknow, on the road leading to Hardoi. These are Shiv temples called Kalyan Giri temples.
Around two years back Baba Kalyan Giri laid the foundation of the main temple. It is said that even the then Nawab got constructed the temple through his officer, Raja Bhawani. On the eve of first Monday of Sawan, a fair is organised each year. A number of devotees visit these temples on Maha Shiv Ratri each year from the city as well as nearby areas. If you happen to visit Lucknow, please do see the Kalyan Giri Temple in Lucknow.
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15. Kali Mandir, Chowk Lucknow - One of the ancient temple in Lucknow, Kali mandi in Chowk, Lucknow is said to be got constructed by Aadi
Shankaracharya around 2000 years ago. It is also claimed to be the only temple in India where God Vishnu Ji and Kali Ji statues are placed together. During Navratri a large number of devotees throng to the temple and offer Puja. This temple is of Lakshmi and Narayan. This is probably the most important temple of Lucknow. The main temple is surrounded by many other temples.
How to reach : After reaching Chowk, you can reach temple - go the street behind Khun Khun Ji Ki Kothi.
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16. Hari Om Temple in Lalbagh, Lucknow - Initially set up in a rented building in 1954, this temple came was established in 1974 at Quitan Road, Lalbagh, Lucknow by the world renowned spiritual leader Dada Jashan P. Vaswani.Some other temples have also been constructed within the premises of Mandir, viz. (1) Jhule Lal Temple (2) Shivalaya (3) Sankat Mochan (Lord Hanuman) Mandir (4) Mata Kalka Mandir Contact: mailto:info@hariomandirlko.org
19. More ancient Temples in Chowk, Lucknow
Shri Kale Ram Temple near King's Unani Hospital Entrance ; Small Shiva Temple ; Ancient Sambhavnathji Jain Temple ; Nepali Temple ; Baba Vishwanath Dham and Temple ; Krishna Temple
- On Mohan Road, a road goes to Mohan from Chowk, Lucknow- This temple is age-old temple and was said to be founded by Raja Bakshi during Nawab's time. The legend is this that Ram Sita and Laxman while going for Banwas, worshiped Lord Shiva at this place on the Day of Wednesday. (बुद्धवार ) hence it is called Budheswar Mahadev Temple.
21. Sandohan Devi Temple - Chaupatiya Crossing, Lucknow
22. Ma Purvi Devi Temple - Near Tehseenganj crossing, Lucknow - There is an old Neem Tree in the temple premises. A legend - that if a round is taken of this tree, his dreams are fulfilled. You can see Hanuman Ji temple along with Mahakaleshwar in the premises.
23. Buddha Temples:
Most important temples are on Gautam Buddha Marg and at Rishaldar Park. An important pilgrimage for Buddhists is located at Lucknow outskirts. Around 109 Kms. away from Ayodhya ( near Faizabad), it is said that the kingh of Kaushla, Sravasta established his capital here and hence the name Sravasti. Lord Buddha spent 25 rainy seasons here preaching his gospels and displayed his Divine powers by converting a dacoit called Angulimal to Buddhism. Stay at Tourist Bungalow, Balrampur, Sravasti.
24. More Temples in Lucknow
a. Balaji Temple - Talkatora Road, Lucknow
25 More religious places in Lucknow
Another famous temple at the outskirts of Lucknow is frog temple. Temple shape is like a frog hence it is called frog temple. More Information








