Bade Hanuman Temple (Lete Hanuman)
बड़े हनुमान जी मंदिर
A temple beside the Triveni Sangam housing a huge reclining statue of Hanuman. During the monsoon, the rising Ganges floods the statue, which is considered an auspicious sign.
This temple sits right against the riverbank outside Allahabad Fort. Its main hall is sunk below ground level and enshrines an orange-red statue of Hanuman, about 6 meters long and lying on its side. Such a statue is extremely rare in India, which is why it is commonly called the 'Lying Hanuman' (Lete Hanuman). Each monsoon season the Ganges rises and floods the shrine, and devotees believe the river goddess Ganga has come to bathe Hanuman. Nearly every pilgrim bathing at the Triveni Sangam stops by to pay respects. Entry is free, shoes must be removed, and lines are long on Tuesdays, Saturdays and festival days. Keep an eye on your belongings.
Opening hours
About 05:00–22:00 (brief midday closure)
Nearby sights
- Allahabad Fort & Akshayavat
- Triveni Sangam
- Alopi Devi Mandir
- New Yamuna Bridge
- Jawahar Planetarium
- Anand Bhavan
- Swaraj Bhavan
- Chandrashekhar Azad Park (Alfred Park)