Shrinathpuram is an affluent locality situated in central
Bareilly,
Uttar Pradesh,
India which lies on
Nainital Road. Besides its central location from most parts of the city of
Bareilly, the locality is popular among Bareilites for the "Shrinathpuram Sanatana Temple".
Getting there
Shrinathpuram is accessible by means of
public transport including rickshaw, taxi or bus. The route to Shrinath Puram from Qutab Khana follows the
Nainital Road towards Kudesiya railway crossing. The locality is located next to Nandi Heights Apartments on the
Nainital Road and is located next to the "WAIPA" Bottle, a cut out of the bottle which was replaced by a thick steel made replica of a consumer goods product placed near an old defunct factory.
Security
Shrinathpuram is a secure colony with only one gated entry point, constantly attended by security guards, opening at the
Nainital Road (
Uttar Pradesh State Highway 37
Uttar Pradesh State Highway 37 or SH 37 (also called Nainital Road) is a State Highway in the state of Uttar Pradesh, India that connects Bareilly to Kichha, running through Baheri.
History
Earlier, before the separation of Uttarakhand, the r ...
) near B.D.A. Colony.
Social and cultural events
Shrinathpuram is famous for its celebration of Indian festivals, including
Holi and
Diwali
Diwali (), Dewali, Divali, or Deepavali ( IAST: ''dīpāvalī''), also known as the Festival of Lights, related to Jain Diwali, Bandi Chhor Divas, Tihar, Swanti, Sohrai, and Bandna, is a religious celebration in Indian religions. It is ...
, and especially for the "Annakoot" which is organized every year on the day next to Diwali, i.e.
Govardhan Puja.
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Neighbourhoods in Bareilly