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SHRI AKHILESHWAR MAHADEV MANDIR

Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh, India

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God

The main deity of this temple is Akhileshwar Mahadev, who is an incarnation of Lord Shiva. The Sivalinga is made out of black marble and a captivating life size idol in white marble of the lord in meditation in his full glory.

Best Season To Visit

The best season to visit the temple is Winter season. The best months to visit area October to December.

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
Govindpur Bus Stand
3 KM 919473959006
Prayagraj Junction
7 KM 139
Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport
130 KM 915422623060

Architecture

The temple has been built strictly in accordance with architectural specifications in the scriptures. It is built with beautiful pink stone from Bansi Mountain range in Bharatpur District and pristine white marble from Makarana in Rajasthan. Exquisite carvings adorn the structure. The design and the architectural excellence of the temple has received International acclaim. In the sanctum sanctorum is the Siva Linga made out of black marble and a captivating Life-size idol in white marble of the Lord in meditation in his full glory. Just outside the sanctum sanctorum there is a three feet idol of Nandeeshwar made of black marble, facing the Lord in utter devotion. There are idols of Mother Parvati on the left side and Lord Vighneshwara on the right side.

History

The temple was built by Parampoojya Swami Tejomayanandaji and Poojya Swami Subodhanandaji of Chinmaya Mission.

Temple Timings

Day Timings
All Days 05:00 AM - 12:30 PM 04:00 PM - 09:30 PM

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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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SHRI AKHILESHWAR MAHADEV MANDIR

Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh, India

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