Kanpur Dehat Waneshwar Mahadev Temple- Uttar Pradesh

Address

Kanpur Dehat Waneshwar Mahadev Temple- Banipara Jinai, Kanpur Dehat district, Uttar Pradesh 209303

Deity

Waneshwar Mahadev

Introduction

• Location:
  • The temple is located in the village of Jinayi, in the Derapur subdivision of Kanpur Dehat district, Uttar Pradesh, India.
  • The temple is believed to be around 1000 years old.
• Presiding Deity: Waneshwar, another form of Lord Shiva.
• Founding: The temple was founded by Daityaraj Wanasur, a prominent figure in Hindu mythology.

Puranic Significance

• Capital of Wanasur:
  • According to historical accounts by Laxmikant Tripathi, Sithaupurwa (also known as Sronitpur) was the capital of Daityaraj Mahabali’s son, Wanasur.
  • Wanasur established a large Shivling in this temple.
  • The temple was demolished during the war between Shri Krishna and Wanasur but later renovated by Janmejay, the son of Parikshit.
  • The place eventually came to be called Wanpura Janmejay and, over time, its name evolved to Banipara Jinayi.
• Nearby Features:
  • The Usha Burj, a pond, and a statue of Vishnu are located near the temple, serving as important landmarks that support the mythological connection to the area.

Special Features

• The temple houses a 50-centimetre (20-inch) Shiva Lingam placed on a 1-metre (3 ft 3-inch) high base (Argha), making it a unique focal point for worship.

Festivals

• During Mahashivratri Parv, the temple hosts a fifteen-day-long fair.
• Devotees from nearby districts such as Kanpur Dehat, Jalaun, Hamirpur, and Banda visit the temple.
• Pilgrims returning from Lodheshwar (in Barabanki) often offer Ganges water to Lord Shiva at this temple.

Century/Period/Age

1000 Years old

Nearest Bus Station

Jinayi, Derapur

Nearest Railway Station

Rura Station

Nearest Airport

Ganesh Shanker Vidhyarthi Airport (KNU)

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