Hanuman Temple

Hanuman Mandir, located in proximity to the Allahabad Fort is one of the unique temple in the city. Here the 20 feet long and 8 feet wide huge idol of Lord Hanuman can be seen in a reclining position. This temple gets submerged when the water level of the Ganges rises up. According to mythology, it is believed the rise in the water level of river Ganges is because the river wants to touch the feet of Lord Hanuman. Large Number of devotees come to this place, particularly on Tuesday and Saturdays