Temples in Prayagraj

Kalyani Devi Mandir is located in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh. The Kalyani Devi is one of the 51 Shaktipeethas of India. As it is believed that three fingers of Goddess Sati fell here when Lord Shiva was carrying her body all over the place. The temple is said to be constructed in 1883 A.D. but the idols of the goddess have been dated to be 1500 years old. There are three deities of the Goddess in this temple, taking form from the three fingers that fell here. Kalyani Devi is in the center and Shankar Parvati on the right side and Chinnamasta Devi on the left. Other idols present at this temple include Lord Rama, Sita, Lakshman and Radha Krishna. Also, festivals like Chaitra Navratri and Ashwin Navratri are some of the important festivals that are celebrated.

Nagvasuki Mandir is located in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh. The temple is dedicated to Lord Vasuk and is situated on the banks of the holy river Ganga. This is one of the few temples to get rid of the bad effects of Kaal Sarpa dosha. Festivals like Nag Panchami are widely celebrated at Nagvasuki Temple and the best time to visit is September to February.

The Temple of Hanuman ji is located near the bank of Ganga and Yamuna Sangam in Prayagraj (Allahabad), Uttar Pradesh, Where the lie down idol of Hanuman ji is worshipped. The Temple is also known as the Lete Huye Hanuman temple or Bade Hanumanji temple. This is the only temple in the world which is built below the ground and the seat of the idol of Lord Hanuman is tilted backwards. The idol of Lord Hanuman is 8.10 feet below the temple and it is believed that the entire goodness of Sangam is completed only after the darshan of Hanuman ji. Also the festivals like Narak Chaturdashi, Hanuman Jayanti and Ram Navami are the famous festivals celebrated at Bade Hanuman Ji Temple. The best time to visit Shri Bade Hanuman Ji Mandir is the month of October to March.

Shri Maa Lalita Devi Mandir is a Hindu temple located in Allahabad, Uttar Pradesh. It is the famous place of Prayagraj as the Maa Lalita Devi Mandir is dedicated to Goddess Lalita Devi, who is an indication of Goddess Sati. The temple is one of the 51 Shaktipeeths and among the three Shakipeeths present in Allahabad. This goddess is worshipped by Maharishi Bharadwaj and also by Rama, It is believed that the Pandavas visited the temple and offered prayers here. The construction of the Lalita Devi temple is based on the Sri Yantra. The temple has been renovated many times and the last renovation was done in the year 1987 A.D. Also festivals like Navratri are celebrated with great enthusiasm.

Sri Mankameshwar Mandir is located near the Saraswati Ghat (Allahabad), Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh. Mankameshwar temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva, the meaning of Mankameshwar is the God who fulfils the wishes. The temple houses a 3 and a half feet black stone Shivling and is said to have been positioned by Lord Ram. One can also see the idols of Nandi, Lord Ganesh, Lord Hanuman and a banyan and peepal tree near the temple area. The temple also celebrates festivals like Navratri which is the best time to visit this pilgrimage site.

Patalpuri temple is one of the ancient temples in Prayagraj (Allahabad), Uttar Pradesh. The temple is located within the grounds of the historical Prayagraj Fort very before it was known as Allahabad Fort. There are many God and Goddess idols in the temple which includes Lord Ram and Mata Sita worshipped here during their Vanvas. The temple is inside the fort and very near to other pilgrimage places like Triveni Sangam and Bade Hanuman Ji Temple, there is also one Banyan tree known to be as Akshayvat which grows outside the temple as it is believed that people used to jump from it to get free from the cycle of rebirth.

Alopi Sankari Devi Shakti Peeth Temple is located near Alopi Bagh of Allahabad, Uttar Pradesh, it is one of the Shaktipeethas of India and among the must visit temples in Prayagraj (Allahabad). Alopi Devi Mandir is a special temple where no idol of the mother or a mark of any organ has been kept only you can see a cradle hanging on the spot that is worshipped as the representation of Alopi Devi, that is why this Siddhapeeth has been named as Alop Shankari and a cradle has been placed here as a symbol. According to belief, Alopi Mata is the bride who disappeared from the wooden cot when the marriage procession was attacked by a group of robbers. The strange disappearance of the bride was marked as a miracle and a temple was built at the same site to worship the divine bride. There lies a wooden cot in the shrine, also known as the doli of the new bride.

Hanuman Niketan Temple is located in (Allahabad) Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh. The Temple is dedicated to Lord Hanuman, it is also known as Hanumat Niketan Temple and having idols of Lord Hanuman, Ram, Laxman, Sita and Goddess Durga in one part of the temple, while idols of Sun, Ganesha, Uma Maheshwar, Laxminarayan and Garud in the other part, while Dwadash Jyotirlinga in the middle and Saraswati and Radha Krishna idols in the eastern row are positioned in this temple. The days Especially on Tuesday and Saturday a large number of devotees visit the temple.

The Navgrah Mandir is made of marble and is located near the holy Sangam of Ganga, Yamuna and Saraswati in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh. The idols of All 9 Planets Sun, Moon, Mercury, Mars, Venus, Jupiter, Saturn, Rahu and Ketu have been established with the help of Vedic rituals. The destructive impact of all Navagrahas can be removed by participating in Puja. The idols have been established according to the colour of the Planets and Lord Shiva, Shri Ram and Shri Vishnu on Kshira Sagara and Maa Lakshmi are also established in the temple.