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Temples in Prayagraj
Religious sites and temples to visit in Prayagraj
Akshayavat
The immortal sacred banyan tree inside Allahabad Fort, believed to have survived every cosmic dissolution and mentioned in the Puranas.
Alopi Devi Temple
A unique Shakti Peetha in Prayagraj where a sacred palanquin is worshipped instead of an idol, marking where Sati's doli fell.
Bharadwaj Ashram
One of India most most ancient Vedic learning centres, the Bharadwaj Ashram in Prayagraj is believed to be the gurukul of Rishi Bharadwaj, one of the Sapta Rishis. According to the Ramayana, it was the first stop of Ram, Sita, and Lakshmana after crossing the Ganga during their exile. The ashram complex today houses temples dedicated to Lord Shiva and Rama, and recent excavations here have unearthed idols believed to date to the 8th century BCE.
Hanuman Mandir (Lete Hanuman Ji)
A rare temple inside Allahabad Fort housing a reclining idol of Hanuman, believed to gradually sink deeper into the earth.
ISKCON Temple Prayagraj
The ISKCON temple in Prayagraj is a serene spiritual centre established in 1995 by the International Society for Krishna Consciousness. Enshrining the deities of Sri Sri Radha Venimadhav, the temple complex includes a dharmashala for visiting devotees and a small goshala. A welcome contrast to the city ancient riverfront ghats, it offers daily aartis, kirtan sessions, and prasad distribution, making it a peaceful retreat for both pilgrims and travellers exploring Prayagraj.
Kalyani Devi Temple
One of the 51 Shaktipeethas of India, the Kalyani Devi Temple in Prayagraj Attarsuiya locality is believed to be the spot where three fingers of Goddess Sati fell as Lord Shiva carried her corpse. The 1,500-year-old idol enshrines Kalyani Devi and Lalita Devi, considered twin names of Goddess Mahashakti in the Prayag Mahatmya. The temple draws its largest crowds during Chaitra and Ashwin Navratri, when devotees throng in thousands to seek the goddess blessings.
Mankameshwar Temple
An ancient riverside Shiva temple in Prayagraj known as the fulfiller of heart's desires, significant during Mahashivaratri.
Nagvasuki Temple
Perched on the Ganga banks in the Daraganj locality, the Nagvasuki Temple is dedicated to Lord Vasuki, the serpent king who served as the rope during the Samudra Manthan. One of only two temples in India believed to relieve Kaal Sarpa Dosha, it houses a five-hooded black stone idol of Vasuki. The temple survived the Mughal era untouched and draws lakhs of devotees during Nag Panchami, making it an essential part of any Prayagraj pilgrimage.
Patalpuri Temple
An ancient underground temple inside Allahabad Fort, Patalpuri is one of Prayagraj most most sacred shrines. Accessed through a subterranean passage beneath the fort ramparts, its long gallery houses idols of over 40 deities. Mentioned by Chinese traveller Hiuen Tsang in 644 AD, the temple is believed to have been visited by Lord Rama and the Pandavas. It is an essential stop for pilgrims arriving at the Triveni Sangam.
Shankar Viman Mandapam
A striking 130-foot, four-storey Dravidian-style temple on the Ganga left bank, north of Triveni Sangam, the Shankar Viman Mandapam is dedicated to Lord Shiva and built in honour of Adi Shankaracharya. Founded by devotees of the Kanchi Kamakoti Peeth and inaugurated in 1986, the temple houses a swayambhu Shiva Lingam believed to be self-manifested since Puranic times. The upper floors offer sweeping views of the Sangam.
Someshwar Mahadev Temple
One of the eight most sacred tirthasthalas of Prayagraj, the Someshwar Mahadev Temple stands on the Yamuna bank at Arail village opposite the Allahabad Fort. According to legend, the temple was established by Chandra, the moon god, who worshipped Lord Shiva here to be cured of leprosy, giving the site its identity as Som Tirtha. The temple finds mention in the Padma Purana and Shiva Purana and draws large gatherings of pilgrims during Kumbh, Ardh Kumbh, and Maha Shivratri.