Reclining form
A rare horizontal Hanuman image defines the temple.
Temple Photograph
Verification Pending
Bade Hanuman Ji / Lete Hanuman Mandir, Prayagraj
Near Prayagraj Fort and Triveni Sangam, Uttar Pradesh
Hanuman · Large reclining Hanuman image in a below-ground shrine
Meaning / Spiritual Importance:
“Bade Hanuman” refers to the large Hanuman image, while “Lete Hanuman” describes its reclining posture. Both names identify the Fort–Sangam shrine.
A distinctive reclining Hanuman shrine near Prayagraj Fort and Triveni Sangam, documented through government destination-planning evidence.
Temple Description: Shri Bade Hanuman Ji, also called Lete Hanuman Ji, is a distinct shrine near Prayagraj Fort and Triveni Sangam.
Source: Government of India Swadesh Darshan Prayagraj Destination Master Plan.
Darshan Start Time
5:00 AM
5:00 AM–2:00 PM; 4:30–9:00 PM regular; to 10:30 PM Tuesday/Saturday
Crowd Expectation
Temple-specific guidance
Tuesday and Saturday evening windows are extended and may be busier.
Best Darshan Window
Regular non-Mela day
Simplifies access and parking compared with major gathering periods.
Darshan Options
Regular days · Extended Tuesday/Saturday evening
The Government of India destination master plan publishes the weekday schedules below but does not list Sunday hours; confirm Sunday access locally.
Official Notice / Visitor Information: The official planning document omits Sunday hours; confirm Sunday and festival operation locally.
Source: Government of India Swadesh Darshan Prayagraj Destination Master Plan.
Temple Identity
Large reclining Hanuman image in a below-ground shrine. Near Prayagraj Fort and Triveni Sangam, Uttar Pradesh.
Sacred Importance
Local sacred tradition associates annual floodwater or the Ganga reaching and immersing the reclining image with the shrine’s special sanctity.
Historic Importance
A precise founder remains unresolved.
Pilgrimage Importance
Access to Fort-area stops may be regulated; reorder using current official directions.
Reclining form
A rare horizontal Hanuman image defines the temple.
See darshan process & planning guide
Overview
Shri Bade Hanuman Ji, also called Lete Hanuman Ji, is a distinct shrine near Prayagraj Fort and Triveni Sangam.
Its defining identity is the reclining Hanuman image in the Fort–Sangam pilgrimage zone.
Main Hanuman Form and Idol Features
The temple’s defining feature is a large reclining or supine Hanuman image in a below-ground pit-like shrine.
Exact dimensions are omitted because the district page that publishes them also conflates two different temples.
Meaning of Bade and Lete Hanuman
“Bade Hanuman” refers to the large Hanuman image, while “Lete Hanuman” describes its reclining posture. Both names identify the Fort–Sangam shrine.
Kannauj and Balagiri Sacred Tradition
The federal destination master plan preserves a tradition in which a childless businessman from Kannauj commissioned a stone image near Vindhyachal, left it near the Sangam after a dream, and Mahatma Balagiri later found and installed it.
This is presented as sacred tradition, not as a verified founder chronology.
Historical Importance and Source Conflict
A precise founder remains unresolved. The verified government planning record does not support the conflicting founder attribution in the supplied material.
This guide publishes the secure Fort–Sangam identity and devotional narrative while omitting the disputed founder.
Below-Ground Shrine near the Sangam
The reclining image occupies a low, below-ground shrine close to the Fort and river-confluence landscape.
Specific image dimensions and a cardinal direction are omitted because the available government material is internally contaminated or incomplete.
Ganga and Flood Tradition
Local sacred tradition associates annual floodwater or the Ganga reaching and immersing the reclining image with the shrine’s special sanctity.
The tradition is carefully attributed and does not support promised planetary, protection or wish outcomes.
Special Features
Fort–Sangam location
The shrine is by Prayagraj Fort and Triveni Sangam.
Flood tradition
Seasonal Ganga contact is described as local sacred tradition.
Below-ground setting
The worship area is associated with a low, pit-like shrine setting.
Quick Decision
Best fit
Sangam pilgrims and visitors seeking the distinctive reclining Hanuman shrine.
Time needed
Allow additional time on Tuesday, Saturday and major Mela dates.
Crowd pattern
Tuesday and Saturday evening windows are extended and may be busier.
Main caution
Mela and flood-season circulation can substantially change access.
Darshan Process
Confirm the day
Check the applicable weekday schedule and any Mela traffic plan.
Reach the approach
Use the verified Fort–Sangam map pin for the exact shrine.
Follow local flow
Enter the below-ground worship area carefully and follow queue instructions.
Exit respectfully
Continue toward Sangam or Fort-area sites only through current authorised routes.
How to Reach
The shrine is in the Prayagraj Fort–Sangam visitor zone. Major Mela periods can replace normal parking and circulation arrangements.
Prayagraj rail access
- The federal plan gives Prayagraj Junction at about 8 km.
- Prayagraj Sangam station is listed at about 2.5 km.
Civil Lines and city access
- The federal plan gives Civil Lines bus stand at about 5 km.
- Use regulated parking and current city traffic arrangements.
Special circulation periods
- Expect designated parking and pedestrian controls during major Melas.
- Do not rely on normal-day vehicle access.
Temple Timings
The Government of India destination master plan publishes the weekday schedules below but does not list Sunday hours; confirm Sunday access locally.
| Service or day | Published time | Planning note |
|---|---|---|
| Mon / Wed / Thu / Fri | 5:00 AM–2:00 PM; 4:30–9:00 PM | Government master-plan schedule. |
| Tuesday / Saturday | 5:00 AM–2:00 PM; 4:30–10:30 PM | Extended evening period. |
Source: Government of India Swadesh Darshan Prayagraj Destination Master Plan.
Festivals and Peak Periods
Tuesday and Saturday
Special Hanuman-worship days with an extended evening schedule.
Magh Mela
Major city circulation and parking changes may apply.
Kumbh periods
Use only current official access plans for the Sangam zone.
Daily Worship and Rituals
Daily worship centres on darshan of the reclining Hanuman image. No exact aarti schedule is published because an authoritative one was not found.
Seasonal river-contact traditions are described as belief and local sacred practice.
Offerings, Flowers and Prasad
Use current on-site offering counters and follow local instructions. No offering should be treated as a guaranteed planetary remedy or promised result.
Best Time to Visit
Regular non-Mela day
Simplifies access and parking compared with major gathering periods.
Tuesday or Saturday
Choose for the extended evening schedule, with additional crowd allowance.
Flood and Mela awareness
Check current river and city-management advisories before travel.
Nearby Sacred Places
Triveni Sangam
The sacred confluence central to Prayagraj pilgrimage.
Prayagraj Fort
The historic Fort beside the canonical temple zone; access restrictions apply.
Akshayavat and Patalpuri
Fort-area sacred destinations subject to current access arrangements.
Alopi Devi Temple
A recognised Shakti stop in Prayagraj.
Mankameshwar Temple
A Shiva temple in the wider Prayagraj circuit.
Prayagraj Sangam Sacred Circuit
Access to Fort-area stops may be regulated; reorder using current official directions.
1. Bade Hanuman Ji
Begin at the verified reclining-image shrine.
2. Triveni Sangam
Proceed according to river and boat-safety conditions.
3. Fort sacred sites
Visit Akshayavat or Patalpuri only if access is open.
4. Alopi Devi or Mankameshwar
Add one city extension according to route.
Visitor Information and Safety
- Use only the verified Fort–Sangam destination for this shrine.
- Exact image dimensions and founder claims are omitted because source evidence conflicts.
- Confirm Sunday hours locally.
- Follow Mela parking, river and pedestrian controls.
- Treat flood and origin accounts as sacred tradition, not documented proof.
Frequently Asked Questions
This guide covers the reclining Hanuman shrine near Prayagraj Fort and Triveni Sangam.
“Lete” describes the reclining posture of the large Hanuman image.
The founder remains unresolved across available sources, so no definitive founder is published.
The federal master plan lists 5:00 AM–2:00 PM and 4:30–9:00 PM on Mon/Wed/Thu/Fri, with evening to 10:30 PM on Tue/Sat. Sunday is not listed.
Annual floodwater reaching or immersing the image is preserved as local sacred tradition.
Reference Notes
- Editorial temple brief: Reviewed as the narrative baseline and checked against the current authoritative sources listed below.
- Government of India destination master plan: Controlling identity, management, schedule, visitor profile and travel context. Open source
- Prayagraj district page: Reviewed with conflicting identity, map, founder and dimension portions excluded. Open source