ISKCON Kanpur

Srila Prabhupada on Kanpur

Shrila Prabhupada very much wanted a temple in Kanpur. He wrote over 17 letters, mentioned in his books and lectures about Kanpur. Below letter is one of the heart felt desires of His Divine Grace.

Mayapur
29 January, 1976
Vrindaban
My dear Aksayananda,

I have read the letter of Mr. Kapur. I am agreeable to coming to Kanpur; the question is when. You are planning a program at the Prayag Narayana Mandir on the 15th Feb. I know that Temple, it is very famous. If some program is held there, all Kanpur people will come. Just now I am resting at Mayapur, so if it is possible to hold this program without me, then I may not come. Otherwise, if my presence is required* then I can come. Following the Vrndavana festival there is a tentative program for me to go to Manipur. At that time I can easily visit Kanpur on my way to Manipur. Visiting at that time would be very convenient.

We should certainly have a centre in Kanpur. It is the third most important city in India after Bombay and Calcutta.

Your ever well-wisher,

A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami
*being invited by some leading men of the city.

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