Akshayavat meaning immortal banyan tree, is located within the Patalpuri temple. It has been described in several ancient scriptures, and by several writers and historians. It is believed that people used to jump to their death from here in the hope of achieving salvation. The tree stands in a deep niche above an underground shaft, which is said to lead to Triveni.
Akshaya Vat is a banyan tree, which found mention in a number of historical works. According to the Hindu mythology, Akshaya Vat is an immortal tree. The tree is found inside the underground Patalpuri Temple, situated inside the Allahabad Fort. The pilgrims in olden days threw themselves up in the tree in order to attain salvation.
Visitors need permission from Commandant, Ordinance Depot, Fort, Allahabad (phone: +91-532-2621854) to visit this immortal tree