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 Ganges, Yamuna 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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