Alop Shankari Devi Shakti Peeth Mandir - Allahabad

About Alop Shankari Devi Shakti Peeth Mandir - Allahabad

Alopi Devi Temple, also known as Alop Shankari Shaktipeeth, is a famous temple located in Prayagraj. This temple is one of the 51 Shaktipeeths of Mata Sati, and it is believed that the little finger of the right hand of Goddess Sati fell here, hence it is called Alop Shankari. Alopi Devi Temple, also known as Alopi Shankari Siddhapeeth, is a major Hindu temple located in the Alopibagh area of Prayagraj district of Uttar Pradesh. This temple is especially famous for its unique worship method and historical importance. Alopi Devi Temple is considered one of the Shakta Peethas. According to mythology, when the last part of Goddess Sati's body fell here after her body parts fell at various places, it was called 'Alopi' (meaning 'missing'). Therefore this place gained special religious significance. Another famous legend of the temple is that once in a marriage ceremony, the bride's palanquin was looted by bandits, but when they opened the palanquin, there was no one in it. This incident became a folklore associated with this place, and later the temple of Alopi Devi was established here.The specialty of this temple is that there is no idol here. In its place, a wooden palanquin (doli) is kept, which the devotees worship as the goddess. On special occasions like Navratri, this palanquin is decorated and special worship is done.Alopi Devi Temple is located in Alopibag area of Prayagraj, which is near the Sangam area. This place has special religious significance due to being near the Kumbh Mela area. If you want to visit this temple, then on special occasions like Navratri, you can come here and take advantage of the worship of the goddess. This place is not only important from a religious point of view, but its unique worship method and historical stories make it even more attractive. Special programs are organized in the temple at the time of Navratri, Kumbh Mela, special worship.There is no idol of the goddess in the Alopi Devi temple, but there is a cradle in the sanctum sanctorum of the temple, which is worshiped. There is also a pond in the temple, in which Sati's finger is believed to have fallen. It is believed that those who pray here for the birth of a child are blessed by the goddess. A cradle is worshipped in the temple, which symbolizes the divine form of the goddess. Devotees offer colorful clothes, flowers and other materials dedicated to the mother. Special pujas and rituals are performed in the temple during Navratri and other festivals. The temple is located near Sangam, which is the confluence of three rivers - Ganga, Yamuna and Saraswati.

Darshan Timings 5:00 AM to 10:00 PM daily
Aarti Timings
morning aarti:- 5:30 AM
evening aarti:- 7:00 PM
Dress Code Traditional and Formal clothing
Photography Not allowed
Prasad Not available

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