PM Narendra Modi Visits Bade Hanuman Temple In Prayagraj & Here’s All You Need To Know About This Unique Temple

With Maha Kumbh 2025 just a month away, Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited Prayagraj. While there, he visited Sangam Nose, Shri Akshayavat Temple, and Bade Hanuman Temple. The PM performed rituals and prayed for a successful Maha Kumbh at these temples. Now, did you know that the Bade Hanuman Temple is one of the most revered temples in the city and is quite famous for its Hanuman idol? Scroll on to know more about the PM’s visit and this unique temple.

PM Modi Performs Puja At Bade Hanuman Temple In Prayagraj

PM Narendra Modi visited the famous Bade Hanuman Temple in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh on Friday. According to The Times of India, he prayed and offered ‘jalachaman’, vermilion-red sandalwood and garlands during his visit. He took to X (formerly Twitter) to share pictures from his visit and added a caption, “Prayed at the Shri Bade Hanuman Ji Mandir near Sangam in Prayagraj. May Pawan Putra Hanuman Ji’s blessings always remain upon us!”

Reportedly, the PM also offered a ‘Rudraksha’ garland to the Lord Hanuman idol at Bade Hanuman Temple. In the pictures shared, he could be seen performing rituals along with the temple priests. After that, he even inspected the newly constructed corridor of the Bade Hanuman Temple which was constructed for ₹ 38.19 crore recently.

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All You Need To Know About This Unique Temple

Now, what makes Bade Hanuman Temple In Prayagraj so unique? Well, to start with, unlike most temples, the Hanuman idol here is not in a sitting or standing position. It is in a unique lying position and it is believed that it is the only temple in the world where Bajrangbali is in a lying down position below the ground. The temple is located near the banks of the Ganga and Yamuna Rivers in Prayagraj near Sangam and Fort. Locals often refer to the deity here as Bade Hanuman Ji, Kila Wale Hanuman Ji, Lete Hanuman Ji, and Bandh Wale Hanuman Ji.

According to the Navbharat Times, the idol here is about 20 feet tall and at least 6-7 feet below ground level. It is believed that Kamada Devi is pressed under his left foot and Ahiravan is pressed under his right foot. Furthermore, he is holding Ram and Laxman in his right hand and a mace in his left hand.

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Have you been to this unique temple in Prayagraj yet? Let us know in the comments.

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