Lete Hanuman Ji Mandir in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh, is a rare and unique Hanuman temple in which Hanuman is in resting posture. He lies down instead of his regular meditation posture or standing posture. This rare reclining idol of Hanuman is 20-foot-long. During the monsoon, the idol becomes partially submerged due to rising water levels. Lord Hanuman is worshipped in this unique reclining posture near the Prayagraj Sangam, as instructed by Mother Sita.
Lete Hanuman Ji Mandir Story
According to a popular story, when Hanuman was returning
after conquering Lanka, he felt very exhausted on the way. At that time, Mother
Sita told Hanuman that he should rest on the bank of the Sangam (confluence)
present day Prayagraj in Uttar Pradesh. Following Sita's instruction, Hanuman
rested here, which is why Hanuman is worshipped in a reclining (lying down or
resting) posture at this place.
Lete Hanuman Ji Mandir History
The temple's origins date back approximately 700 years. According to legend, a wealthy but childless businessman from Kannauj commissioned an idol of Hanuman from stones found in the Vindhyachal hills. After installing the murti at Prayagraj during his pilgrimage to the Triveni Sangam, he was blessed with a son. The murti was later discovered by Baba Balagiri Ji Maharaj while preparing a dhuni (sacred site for worship) and was installed at its current location.
