God
The main diety of this temple is Lord Nagaraja in standing posture.
Interesting Facts
- Naag Vasuki Temple at Prayag is said to be one of only two temples in the world (Nasik is the second) where one can be liberated from the effects of Kaal Sharpa Dosha, a difficult astrological influence.
- A large idol of Bishmapita is seen in a reclined position near the temple.
- It is famous about this temple that when Aurangzeb was breaking the temples in India, he himself came to break the famous Nagavasuki temple. But, as soon as he shot a sword at the idol, suddenly Nagavasuki's terrible appearance came and he was fainted with fear.
Best Season To Visit
The best season to visit the temple is Winter season. The best months to visit are September to February.
Weather
Highest - April to June (39°C during day and 28°C during night)Average - May (36°C during the day and 26°C during night)Lowest - December to February (20°C during day and 15°C during night)Monsoon season - June to October
Dress Code
- For men the dress code is Shirt & Trouser, Dhoti or Pyjamas with upper cloth.
- For women the preferred dress code is saree or half-saree with blouse or chudidhar with pyjama and upper cloth.
- Shorts, mini-skirts, middies, sleeveless tops, low-waist jeans and short-length T-shirts are not allowed.
Do's & Dont's
- Do bathe and wear clean clothes before you enter the temple.
- Do respect ancient customs and co-piligrims while at temple.
- Smoking and drinking is prohibited in this temple.
- Chewing betel leaves, tobacco, gutka and spitting inside temple is strictly prohibited.
transport connections
| Name | Distance | Contact Number |
|---|---|---|
 Allahabad Bus Stand |
3 KM | 18001802877 |
 Daraganj Railway Station |
1.7 KM | 139 |
 Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport |
114 KM | 05422623060 |
Architecture
The temple was built in Medieval style of architecture. There is a thirtham named as River Ganga. The sanctum sanctorum of the temple has a tangential statue of the serpent-serpent, worshiped as Nagavasuki. It is believed that the Mansaputras of the Supreme Father Brahma installed Nagavasuki as an idol here. The stones present here are said to be ancient even from the 10th century. Ganesh, Parvati, the statue of Bhishma Pitamah (lying on the bed) and the idol of Lord Shiva are also installed in the temple premises.
Religious Significance
Aurangzeb was unconscious due to fear - In the Mughal period, when Hindu religious sites were being completely destroyed. At that time there was also an attempt to break the Nagavasuki temple. However, when the Mughal soldiers did not succeed in this and its fame reached the Mughal ruler Aurangzeb. So he himself came to Prayag and climbed to break the Nagavasuki temple. The temple priests state that Aurangzeb reached the temple from the banks of the Ganges coast and, taking out his sword, attacked the Nagasuki statue, suddenly the divine form of Nagavasuki was revealed. Aurangzeb trembled at seeing his formidable and terrible appearance and fainted with fear.
How did Nag Vasuki come to Prayag - Detailed mention of Nag Vasuki and this temple is found in the Patala Khanda and Shrimad Bhagwat of Padma Purana. According to the legend, in the churning of the sea, the gods and asuras wrapped Nagavasuki in the Sumeru mountain and used them as a rope. Nagavasuki's body was heavily rubbed due to the churn and when the churning ended, his body started burning. Vasuki went to the Mandrachal mountain to remove the burn, but his body burn did not end. Then Nag Vasuki told Lord Vishnu about his suffering and asked for a solution to end the burning. Lord Vishnu told Nagavasuki to go to Prayag and drink the nectar of Saraswati river there and take the same rest, it will end all his suffering.
History
It is believed that around 10th century an old temple must have existed. The Maratha King Shridhar Bhonsle constructed the present temple in 18th Century.
Temple Timings
| Day | Timings |
|---|---|
| All Days | 10:30 AM - 04:30 PM |
Pooja
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Airports
| Airport Name | Distance |
|---|---|
| Shamshabad | 40 KM |
| Lorem Ipsum | 12 KM |
Railway Stations
| Railway Station Name | Distance |
|---|---|
| Secunderabad | 10 KM |
| Nampally | 12 KM |
| Begumpet | 6 KM |
| Lingampally | 20 KM |
Bus Stations
| Bus Station Name | Distance |
|---|---|
| MGBS | 35 KM |
| CBS | 28 KM |
| kukatpally | 20 KM |
| Lingampally | 30 KM |
| Uppal | 35 KM |
Private Transports
| Transport Name | Distance | Contact Number |
|---|---|---|
| Private Transport | 8 KM | 9546858757 |
| Private Transport1 | 8 KM | 9546858757 |
| Private Transport1 | 8 KM | 9546858757 |
| Private Transport1 | 8 KM | 9546858757 |
| Private Transport1 | 8 KM | 9546858757 |
Local Transports
| Transport Name | Distance | Contact Number |
|---|---|---|
| Local Transport | 5 KM | 9546858757 |
| Local Transport1 | 5 KM | 9546858757 |
| Local Transport1 | 5 KM | 9546858757 |
| Local Transport1 | 5 KM | 9546858757 |
| Local Transport1 | 5 KM | 9546858757 |
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