Archive for December, 2009

Patthar Ghat

Nandgaon lies 8.5 km north of Barsana on the way to Mathura (56 km). According to tradition, it was the home of Shri Krishna’s foster father, Nand. On the top of the hill is the temple of Nand Rai , built by the Jat ruler Roop Singh. The other temples here are dedicated to Narsingha, [...]

Harcourt Butler Technological Institute

The Harcourt Butler Technological Institute was established in 1920 at Kanpur and is engaged in imparting technical training and industrial research.

The Kanpur Memorial Church

The Kanpur Memorial Church was built in 1875, in honor of the British who lost their lives in the war of 1857. The Church was designed by Walter Granville, architect of the east Bengal Railway. The complete Church in Lombardic gothic style is handsomely executed in bright red brick, with polychrome dressings. The interior contains [...]