Prayagraj: Temples and Online Puja

Prayagraj (formerly Allahabad), universally revered in Vedic scriptures as 'Tirtha Raj' (the King of all Holy Places), is the sacred confluence (Triveni Sangam) of three holy rivers: the Ganga, the Yamuna, and the mystical Saraswati. A single holy dip at the Sangam during auspicious astronomical windows is believed to cleanse a soul of lifetimes of karmic afflictions.

Every twelve years, Prayagraj hosts the Maha Kumbh Mela—the largest peaceful gathering of humanity on earth—where millions of sadhus from Akhadas, Shankaracharyas, and devotees assemble. Annually, the Magh Mela transforms the sandy banks into a spiritual city of Kalpavasis observing strict austerities.

Near the Sangam stands the unique Bade Hanuman Mandir (Lete Hue Hanuman Ji), where the colossal 20-foot murti of Lord Hanuman is worshipped in a reclining posture underground. According to legend, during the monsoon season, the holy waters of Mother Ganga rise specifically to touch and submerge the lotus feet of Maruti Nandan before receding.

Other sanctified shrines in Prayagraj include the Alopi Devi Mandir (Shaktipeeth where the finger of Sati fell), the immortal Akshayavat tree inside the Allahabad Fort, and the ancient Veni Madhav Temple. Devotees worldwide can arrange Sangam Snan Sankalp pujas and Tarpan rituals through VisitTemples with live video proof.