Alopi Devi Mandir, Allahabad

SRI ALOPI DEVI TEMPLE

Allahabad, Uttar Pradesh, India

Goddess

Goddess Alopi Devi is the main deity of this temple, who is an incarnation of Goddess Parvathi. This temple is peculiar in that there is no statue of any deity in this temple, rather, there is a wooden carriage or 'doli' which is worshipped.

God

Here Lord Shiva is worshipped as Bhava.

Interesting Facts

This temple is known for enshrining a wooden carriage instead of a deity.
Sati devi's Fingers(hand) had fallen here and the temple is also one of the 18 Maha Shakti Peethas and 51 Shakti Peethas.

Best Season To Visit

The best season to visit this 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.
These rules are applicable for foreigners also. Shorts, mini-skirts, middies, sleeveless tops, low-waist jeans and short-length T-shirts are not allowed.
Pilgrims/visitors will not be allowed inside the temple if dress code is not followed.

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.

Smoâ€‹king is strictly prohibited inside the temple premises.

transport connections

Name	Distance	Contact Number
Allahabad Bus Depot	5 KM	0522- 2622363
Allahabad Junction	5.2 KM	139
Prayagraj Airport	18.9 KM	0532- 2288101

Railway Station Name	Distance	Contact Number
Allahabad Junction	5.2 KM	139

Airport Name	Distance	Contact Number
Prayagraj Airport	18.9 KM	0532- 2288101

Architecture

The three temples in Prayag Shaktipeeths are considered Shaktipeeths from three dfferent ideas. All the three temples are of mata Sati of Prayag Shaktipeeth. The three temples are Akshaywat, Mirapur and Alopi. Prayag Shaktipeeths is considered as one of the Sapta mokshapuras. This place is also called as Theertharaj that means king of all theerthas.

Religious Significance

'Alop' means the one who 'disappeared', After Sati dahana and Dhaksha Yagna destruction, Lord Siva disturbed mentally and lifted Satidevi’s body and roaming without any destination. Lord Vishnu cut Sati devi body by using Sudarshana Chakra. Every place, where Satidevi’s body fell, became a Shaktipeeth. Here the ten fingers of Maa Sati fell. Prayaga is the last place, where last body piece of Sati devi’s body fell on ground. Here Sati devi body became disappeared, hence the name Alopi.

There are some other stories about Alopi mata. In every temple, at least one idol or one symbol will be there for worshipping the goddess. But here, there is no idol or symbol. We have to imagine the goddess present on a wooden jhula. Hence the name Alopi.

History

As per some historical evidences, Great Maratha Warrior Shreenath Mahadji Shinde had developed the Sangam place during his stay at Allahabad in 1772 AD. Maharani Bayzabai Scindia has done some works for renovation of Sangam Ghats and Temples at Allahabad.

Temple Timings

Day	Timings
All Days	07:30 AM - 07:30 PM

Tours

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