Bade Hanuman Mandir
Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh
Bade Hanuman Mandir, near the Sangam in Prayagraj, is known for its unusual reclining statue of Hanuman, a rare depiction of the deity lying down. Pilgrims come to the Sangam and then visit this temple, which is also called Lete Hanuman. During the monsoon, the rising Ganga floods the area around the statue, and it is partly under water.
What to see and do
- Have darshan of the reclining Hanuman
- Offer flowers, sindoor and prasad
- See the area by the river, which changes through the year
- Visit it with the Triveni Sangam, which is close by
Ideal for
- Devotees of Hanuman
- Pilgrims visiting the Sangam
- Families who like a short, easy stop
Good to know
- Timings vary, so check locally; it is generally open from early morning to late evening
- It is busiest on Tuesdays, Saturdays and during the Magh Mela and Kumbh
- In the monsoon the statue can be under water, so access changes
- Dress modestly; footwear is left outside
Spiritual significance
The reclining Hanuman is one of the best-known temples of Prayagraj, and the visit is traditionally combined with a bath at the Sangam.
Why it matters
- A rare reclining Hanuman: an unusual form, unlike most Hanuman images
- Part of the Sangam pilgrimage: a stop devotees add after the bath
- A temple that meets the river: the monsoon floods are part of its story