Saturday, January 18, 2020

Alopi Devi Temple, Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh

Alopi Devi Temple, Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh
Alopi Devi Temple is a Hindu Temple dedicated to Goddess Sakthi located in Prayagraj City in the state of Uttar Pradesh, India. The Temple is considered as one of the Ashta Dasa Maha Shaktipeeth. Being one of the Shakti Peethas of Hindu Mythology, this temple is one of the holiest sites for devotees of the Shakti sect of Hinduism. It is situated in Alopi Bagh in Prayagraj, near to the holy Sangam, or confluence, where the rivers GangesYamuna and the legendary Sarasvati meet. 




Legends
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History
As per some historical evidences, Great Maratha Warrior Srinath Mahadji Shinde had developed the Sangam place during his stay at Allahabad in 1772 AD. Maharani Bayzabai Scindia had renovated few Sangam Ghats and temples at Prayagraj. Though it was always a prominent temple in the neighborhood, its reach and following has seen a significant rise since the 1990s leading to large-scale renovation of the surrounding area.


The Temple
There is no statue of any deity in this temple, rather, there is a wooden carriage or doli which is worshipped. It is very unique to find a doli in the sanctum. The doli is placed on top of Marble platform. The shrine is a simple with a conical roof.




Festivals
Maha Shivaratri, Chaitra Navratri, Ashwin Navratri, Dussehra, Durga puja and Deepavali are the festivals celebrated here in a grand manner.
Connectivity
The Temple is located at about 4 Kms from Prayagraj Bus Stand, 5 Kms from Allahabad Junction Railway Station, 19 Kms from Prayagraj Airport and 200 Kms from Lucknow. The temple is well connected by roads. Buses, taxis and auto-rickshaws are available to reach the temple. Allahabad is well connected to all the major cities and towns by roads.

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