Religious/ Spiritual

Also known as Someshwar Mahadev Temple, Shivkoti Mahadev Temple is one of the holy places in North India. The temple is situated opposite to the Allahabad Fort and near to the Triveni, across the river Yamuna. It is regarded as the place of Ekadaksh Mudra, that is the deity of the temple, Shiva, is one Rudra.

Every Monday is highly auspicious for the deity of Shivkoti Mahadev Temple. During July–August months (Shravan month of the Hindu calendar) a fair is held. Narayani Ashram, which is run by female ascetics, is also found nearby.

This temple which is near the Triveni Sangam is 130 ft. high with four floors. It has the idols of Kumaril Bhatt, Jagatguru Shankaracharya, Kamakshi Devi (with 51 Shaktipeethas around), Tirupati Balaji (With 108 Vishnus around), and Yogshastra Sahastrayoga Linga (with 108 Shivas around).

Patalpuri Temple: tree. Believed to have been visited by Lord Rama, the temple was also seen by the famous Chinese traveler and writer Hiuen Tsang during his visit to the place.

Patalpuri temple, one of the oldest temples in India, dating back to the Vedic period, is situated near to the immortal banyan tree, Akshaya Vat, in the Allahabad Fort. The Moghul king Akbar built the fort over the temple and since then the temple lies under the fort.

As per Hindu mythology, Lord Rama was believed to visit this place. Chinese pilgrim Huan Tsang also visited this temple.

Nagvasuki temple is located on the banks of the river Ganga, in Daraganj on the northern side of the railway bridge. The temple is dedicated to Vasuki, the king of serpents. On the occasion of Nag Panchami day every year, a fair is held near the temple. A large idol of Bishmapita is seen in a reclined position near the temple. The temple had been mentioned in Puranas, too.

Mankameshwar temple lies in the banks of river Yamuna, near Saraswathi Ghat. The temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva. Mondays in the Sawan month (Hindu calendar) is considered auspicious and devotees pay visit to the temple during this time. Mankameshwar temple comes under the jurisdiction of Jagath Guru Shankaracharya.

Kalyani Devi temple is one of the Sidh Peetas of Goddess Lalitha. The present temple is about one hundred years old. The temple is located in Kalyanidevi and Meerapur locality.

This Hanuman temple has special significance as it is the only one in North India, where the idol of Lord Hanuman is seen in a reclining posture.
This temple situated near Allahabad Fort is a unique temple. A huge idol of Hanuman, 20 feet long and 8 feet wide can be seen in a reclining position a few feet below the ground. When the river Ganga is in spate, the temple gets submerged. According to mythology, the water level rises because the Ganga wants to touch the feet of Lord Hanuman.

Benimadhav temple is a very old Lakshminarayan temple. The temple is dedicated to the Hindu deities Narayan, or Vishnu, and Lakshmi, wife of Narayan. It is located in Dharganj locality. Chitanya Mahaprabhu was believed to have paid his homage at this temple.

This 13th century Gothic style cathedral was designed by Sir William Emerson. Also called Pathar Girja by the local people, it has retained most of its stained glass work and marble alter.

This cathedral is built in the 19th century in Gothic style, a style of architecture that flourished during the high and the late medieval period. The church was designed by Sir William Emerson, the eminent architect who designed the Victoria Memorial, Kolkata.