Temples in Allahabad

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Patalpuri Temple

It is located through a small doorway, in the wall of the fort, on the way to the boats that go to the Sangam. It is an underground temple with many different deities carved in Stone.

The Akshayavata Tree is said to never die, even when the entire world is destroyed. It is located in the underground temple. The tree is on a deep niche, above an Underground hole that is said to lead to the Triveni.

It is said that both Lord Rama and Prahlada visited this temple. This is an interesting temple.

Hanuman Temple

Hanuman is in a reclining posture, a few feet below the ground, instead of his usual standing posture. It is said that every year the Ganges floods until it touches the sleeping Hanuman's feet and then it starts receding.

This temple is located by the Sangam side of the Fort and is a busy small temple open to non-Hindus. There are nice carvings on the nearby Sri Adi Shankara Temple, which has a Sri Tirupati Balaji Deity.