Waneshwar Mahadev Temple

According to historian Laxmikant Tripathi, Sithaupurwa (Sronitpur) was the capital of Daityaraj Mahabali's son Daityaraj Wanasur. Wanasur founded a huge shivling in this temple. After a war between Shri Krishna and Wanasur the temple was demolished. Janmejay renovated by the son of Parikshit was named Wanpura Janmejay. For some time in Hindi it retained its name of . Near the temple are a pond, Usha Burj, and statue of Vishnu. These are signs that authenticate mythology. ==Transport==

Rura railway station on the North Central Railway lies by road to the south-east. Ambiapur railway station lies to the north. The temple is also connected by road with Kanpur. ==Ling of Lord Shiva==

A Ling of Lord Shiva is established on a high base (Argha). ==Fair==

During Mahashivratri Parv each year, a fifteen-day-long fair takes place. Devotees from the districts of Kanpur Dehat, Jalaun, Hamirpur and Banda worship Lord Shiva of Waneshwar with Ganges water on their return from Lodheshwar (Barabanki). ==Gallery==

File:Waneshwar mahadev (internal view).JPG|Waneshwar mahadev (internal view), File:Waneshwar Mahadev Mandir (worshipping view).JPG|Waneshwar Mahadev Mandir (worshipping view) File:Waneshwar Mahadev Mandir (worshipping view)-1.JPG|Waneshwar Mahadev Mandir (worshipping view)-1 ==References==