Triveṇī Saṅgam & Bade Hanumān
The confluence and the reclining Hanumān
⭐ Why it is famous
The meeting of three rivers where the Kumbh Melā is held, and the only temple in India with a reclining Hanumān, submerged by the Ganga each monsoon.
📜 Pilgrimage history
Prayāga is the tīrtha-rāja of the Purāṇas; Akbar's fort stands beside the Akṣaya Vaṭa banyan.
🕰️ Temple timings
- Saṅgam boats sunrise to sunset
- Bade Hanumān 05:00 – 21:00
🙏 Darśan details
- Free; boats ₹150–₹600 depending on size
- Māgh Melā every January–February
- Kumbh/Ardha Kumbh on the twelve/six-year cycle
🚉 Location & getting there
📍 Triveṇī Saṅgam & Bade Hanumān, Prayagraj, PrayagrajPrayagraj Jn (PRYJ) — 8 km
Prayagraj bus stand — state transport buses stop here.
Prayagraj (IXD) — 15 km
Well connected by road from Varanasi (120 km) and Lucknow.
🪔 Poojas, sevās & tickets
This temple does not publish a rate list. Darśan is free; ārcanā, abhiṣeka and other sevās are booked at the counter inside the temple on the day.
🧭 Around the temple
Places to see besides the temple — tap any one to open it in Google Maps.
🛏️ Where to stay
- City hotels
- Tent cities during melā seasons
₹ Indicative trip cost (per head, 2 days)
| Budget | Standard | Comfort |
|---|---|---|
| ₹2,000 | ₹4,000 | ₹10,000 |
🛕 Nearby temples
📌 Other attractions nearby
- Akṣaya Vaṭa
- Anand Bhavan
- Khusro Bagh