Shri Bade Hanuman Ji Mandir

Bade Hanuman ji or Lete Hanuman ji temple is located in the north of Prayagraj Fort, in the city of Prayagraj. The shrine of the temple is an underground pit which houses an enormous image of Lord Hanuman in a lying position. The is the only temple of Lord Hanuman in the world where the idol is in reclining position. In the monsoon season when the water level rises, it is believed that the water of the river rises to touch the feet of the deity. During this time, a lot of devotees come to visit this sacred sight. Inside the temple, there is a sanctum which houses the idol of Lord Hanuman which lies 8.1 feet below the shrine.