Kanpur is a prominent city of India, which has historical, religious and commercial significance. It is the largest city of Uttar Pradesh and is situated in the Oudh region of the state. The city of Kanpur is one of the most important industrial hub of the state. Kanpur is an ancient city and finds its mention in the great Indian epic Mahabharata. The city also finds its mention in the Vedas and was a prominent cities during the Vedic age. The prime industries of the city include production, tanning and polishing of leather, production of cotton fabrics and the export of various leather products. The city also features some of the major and premium educational institutions of India. Shri Radhakrishna Temple, Jain Glass Temple, Allen Forset Zoo, Moti Jheel Park and Gurudwara Banno Sahib. Among other places of interest are Jajmau, the Temple of Lord Hanumanji, Kamla Retreat, Panki, Nana Rao Park, Buddha Park, All Souls' Memorial Church, etc are some of the major tourist attractions of the place.