The Bade Hanuman Mandir, also known as 'Lete Hue Hanuman Ji' (The Reclining Hanuman), is a unique shrine located very close to the Sangam and the Fort. It is perhaps the only temple in the world where the monkey god is worshipped in a supine (sleeping) position.
The idol is massive, red/orange in color, and lies 20 feet below ground level. Legend says that after burning Lanka, Hanuman came here to rest and cool down in the waters of the Sangam. Another story suggests a wealthy merchant was transporting the huge statue by boat when the boat got stuck; the statue was then established right there.
A fascinating annual event occurs during the monsoon when the water level of the Ganga rises. The water enters the temple and submerges the idol. Devotees believe that Mother Ganga comes to touch the feet of Lord Hanuman. Once the water recedes, the temple is cleaned and reopened.
It is incredibly popular, especially on Tuesdays and Saturdays. The underground setting adds to the mystical ambiance.
Get a guided tour, skip the lines, and learn the history.
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.
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