Shiv Kuti (Prayagraj)

India / Uttar Pradesh / Allahabad / Prayagraj
 neighbourhood, interesting place
Shiv Kuti or Shiv Koti. Mythological place where Lord Rama on his way to exile from Ayodhya, worshiped Lord Shiva after crossing Ganges. There is an old Shiva temple on the banks of Ganges adjacent to Rambag - a riverside resort set up in 1898 by Ramcharandas Tandon. This place had large Mela space which has been fast encroached by people for residential purpose. Most of the population has moved in last 10-20 years. The civic amenities are not keeping pace with increase in population. Place is loosing its historical value.

*This area was bought over by General Rana Padma Jung Bahadur,Son of Maharaja Sir Jung Bahadur of Nepal in 1887(1.6 km are).
It was bought over from the British Missionary and called Phaphamow Castle also.
The Bhagwan Shivji ki Kutchehry is a very famous temple which was made by General Padma Jung Bahadur.Here every year "Sawan Ka Mela" takes place on all the 4 Mondays of the month of Sawan.
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Coordinates:   25°29'58"N   81°52'17"E

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