Prayagraj: Sacred Sites and Freedom Movement Heritage

Reference notes for temples, heritage sites and the Allahabad Museum in Prayagraj.

Region: Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh
Journey: November 2026
Collection status: Pre-trip reference; update after the journey

This page brings together the temples planned around Daraganj and the Sangam area, as well as places associated with the Indian freedom movement and the city's cultural history.

Destination index

Destination Category Visit status
Lete Hanumanji Temple (Bade Hanuman Mandir) Mandir Planned
Nag Vasuki Mandir Mandir Planned
Chandrashekhar Azad Park Heritage site Planned
Allahabad Museum Museum Planned

1. Lete Hanumanji Temple (Bade Hanuman Mandir)

Category: Mandir
Visit status: Planned

A well-known Prayagraj temple enshrining the reclining form of Hanuman near the Sangam area.

History and religious significance

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2. Nag Vasuki Mandir

Category: Mandir
Visit status: Planned

A temple dedicated to Nag Vasuki in the Daraganj area of Prayagraj.

History and religious significance

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3. Chandrashekhar Azad Park

Category: Heritage site
Visit status: Planned

A historic public park associated with freedom fighter Chandrashekhar Azad and the events of 27 February 1931.

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4. Allahabad Museum

Category: Museum
Visit status: Planned

A museum in Prayagraj with collections relating to archaeology, art, history and the freedom movement.

Collection and significance

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Prayagraj visit summary

Our planned Prayagraj visit includes the Triveni Sangam and Lete Hanumanji, followed by the other destinations listed above as time permits. The actual sequence and completed visits should be recorded after the journey.

Earlier related journey: [Link to Mahakumbh 2025 travel narrative]

Current journey: [Link to November 2026 travel narrative]

Sources and further reading

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