The Alopi Devi Temple is unique because it does not house any statue or idol of a deity. Instead, devotees worship a wooden carriage or palanquin (Doli) placed on a marble platform. 'Alopi' means the one who disappeared.
It is considered a Shakti Peetha. According to mythology, the fingers of Goddess Sati's hands fell at this spot. Another legend relates to the disappearance of the Goddess after the Sati incident.
Located in the Alopibagh area, it is a major pilgrimage spot. During Navratri, the temple sees massive crowds. The absence of an anthropomorphic idol directs the devotee's focus to the abstract power of the divine feminine.
The sacred confluence of the Ganga, Yamuna, and mythical Saraswati. The distinct colors of the rivers are visible where they meet mid-stream.
A massive fort built by Emperor Akbar in 1583 on the banks of the confluence. It houses the immortal 'Akshaya Vat' tree and the Patalpuri Temple.
The historic ancestral home of the Nehru-Gandhi family. A pilgrimage site for those interested in India's freedom struggle.
