Shri Adi Shankar Vimana Mandapam, Prayagraj - Timings, History, Darshan, Pooja Timings

At a distance of 5 km from Allahabad Railway Station, Shri Adi Shankar Vimana Mandapam is a Hindu temple in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh, India. It is one of the top places to visit as part of Prayagraj packages.

Shri Adi Shankar Vimana Mandapam, popularly known as Shankaracharya Temple serves as a testament to the extensive cultural and religious heritage of the region. This temple is built in memory of Adi Shankaracharya, a a revered saint and ardent devotee of Lord Shiva. Each floor of the temple features distinct sculptures, and the overall maintenance of the structure is commendable. Visitors can enjoy a stunning view of the Sangam from the temple's uppermost level.

Located north of the famous Triveni Sangam on the right banks of river Ganga, this 130 feet high shrine boasts a South Indian style of architecture and has four floors. Sri Kanchi Kamakoti Peeth constructed this Temple in 1986. The ground floor contains the statues of Adi Shankaracharya, while the first floor has the idols of Devi Kamakshi and 51 Shakti Peethas. The next floor is dedicated to Venkateswara (Balaji) from Tirupati, and 108 Vishnu Peethas & the top floor features a Sahasra Yoga Linga surrounded by 108 Shiva Lingas.

The Temple fuses Northern and Southern temple architectural forms as well as the three Paramparas or traditions of Hinduism- Shaivism (Followers of Shiva), Vaishnavism (Followers of Vishnu) and Shaktism (followers of the Goddess or Devi). The walls of Temple are decorated and consecrated with images of gods and goddesses and murals from the Ramayana.

The temple harmoniously blends architectural elements from both Northern and Southern styles, as well as the three main traditions of Hinduism: Shaivism (devotees of Shiva), Vaishnavism (devotees of Vishnu), and Shaktism (devotees of the Goddess). The temple's walls are adorned with images of deities and murals depicting scenes from the Ramayana. Thousands of devotees flock to the temple particularly during the Kumbh Mela.

Timings: 6 AM - 1 PM & 4 PM - 8 PM

Entry: RS. 10 per Person