Archive for December, 2009

Anand Bhawan

The erstwhile ancestral home of the Nehru family. The Bhawan has witnessed several epoch – creating events of the freedom struggle. Today it has been turned into a fine museum that displays the memorabilia of the Nehru family. Visiting Hours: 9.30 A.M. to 5.00 P.M. Closed on Mondays & Govt. holidays.

Mankameshwar Temple

Situated near Saraswati Ghat, on the banks of river Yamuna, this is one of the famous Shiva temples of Allahabad and it comes under the jurisdiction of Jagat Guru Shankracharya.

Shankar Viman Mandapam

130 ft. high with four floors, is near Hanuman temple. It has the idols of Kumaril Bhatt, Jagatguru Shankaracharya, Kamakshi Devi (with 51 Shaktipee- thas around), Yogsahastra, Sahastrayoga Linga (108 Shivas around).