Patalpuri Temple Prayagraj

Patalpuri Temple within the ramparts of Allahabad Fort is located under the ground. Since in Hindi & Sanskrit languages, Patal means underground, therefore, the temple is called Patalpuri Temple. There are stairs to go to this temple. It is situated near the confluence of the Ganga and Yamuna rivers. Whenever a traveler comes to Triveni Sangam in Prayagraj for holy bath, it is recommended to visit this temple. A road has been made from Allahabad Fort to reach Patalpuri Temple. The temple complex houses Akshayavat and Saraswati Kup. The religious scriptures mention that Ram, Laxman and Sita had visited the temple and Sita had worshipped the Akshayavat. The temple finds mention in the accounts of Chinese traveller Hiuen Tsang. During the days of Hiuen Tsang, there was an outer courtyard in which stood Akshayavat from which devotees used to cast themselves down, the paved courtyard being full of bones of those who had thus sought salvation. The Saraswati Kup inside the fort, too, is opened to the pilgrims on the occasion of annual Magh Mela and Kumbh Mela period to enable them to have its ‘darshan’. It is a very deep well and attempts to fill it up have been a failure. It is stated to be having its perennial source at the confluence of the two holy rivers. It is believed that the river Saraswati disappeared at this place.