Shri Chini Dharmada Dharamshala (Zero Road) to Prayagraj Junction is approx. 2 km distance.
I paid Rs. 20 for the entire E. Rickshaw hiring charges with luggage.
Clean Shave/Massage in Prayagraj – How much I Paid?
I have applied Gillette Foamy Regular Shaving Foam for many years for a clean shave but this time in Prayagraj I requested the barber – Shafique to apply Dettol Lather Shaving Cream.
After a long time, I was applying the cream for shaving.
And the charges Rs. 40/- only.
Shafique is a good barber as he did very light hand smooth shaving. Appreciated!
Next, for the head, shoulder, arms, and back massage via hands, I paid – Rs 50 only.
For Head massage, he applied Bajaj Almond Drops non-sticky Hair Oil. Fantastic fragrance.
How much for Gillette Foam shaving? – I question.
Rs. 50/- only – He said.
Most of the tourist places’ salon charges Rs. 50 only – said I.
The barbershop – Heera Hair Cutting Salon is situated inside the Zero Road Bus Stand.
Timings: 8 am – 10 pm (7 days open).
Lunch at Raja Bojanalaya (Next to Zero Road Bus Stand)
Timings: 12 Noon – 3 pm / 7 pm – 10 pm
30-year-old non-air-conditioned restaurant situated on 1st floor, run by owner – Prahlad Gupta.
Cost: Rs. 60 per thali (4/5 Tawa roti, half-plate rice, unlimited – dal fry & two vegetables plus salad)
Extra Tawa roti – Rs. 5. And if you do not want rice then you can have at least 7 Tawa roti.
Twice I visited Raja Bojanalaya. Once for lunch and another time for dinner. Almost like homemade food.
For every meal, vegetables are changed. Best quality food near Marvadi Dharamshala. 500 meters approx. distance.
The meal quality is excellent. Recommended at least once. Amazing experience. Loved it seriously.
E. Rickshaw Fare: Sangam Police Chowki to Chandralok Theatre
Sangam Police Chowki to Chandralok Theatre (Marvadi Dharamshala) distance is approx. 4.5 km.
I hired an entire E. Rickshaw for Rs. 50 because of the non-availability of sharing E. Rickshaw.
Journey time approx. 15 minutes.
Kalyug Duration and Incarnation
Kalyug’s duration is 4,32,000 years and it will be the incarnation years of Kalki.
(Kalyug Duration and Incarnation – This photo was taken at Allahabad Fort near Sangam in Prayagraj (Uttar Pradesh)
Dwapara Yuga Duration and Incarnations
Dwapara Yuga‘s duration was 8,64,000 years and it was the incarnation years of Krishna and Buddhist.
(Dwapara Yuga Duration and Incarnations – This photo was taken at Allahabad Fort near Sangam in Prayagraj (Uttar Pradesh)
Treta Yuga Duration and Incarnations
Treta Yuga‘s duration was 12,96,000 years and it was the incarnation years of Vamana, Parshu Ram, and Ram Chandra.
(Treta Yuga Duration and Incarnations – This photo was taken at Allahabad Fort near Sangam in Prayagraj (Uttar Pradesh)
Satyug Duration and Incarnations
Satyug‘s duration was 17,28,000 years and it was the incarnation years of Matsya, Kurma, Varaha, and Narasimha.
(Satyug Duration and Incarnations – This photo was taken at Allahabad Fort near Sangam in Prayagraj (Uttar Pradesh)
Proven History of Akshayavat Temple (Allahabad Fort)
Certified History of Akshayavat Temple
Courtesy – Gazetteer of India, Uttar Pradesh Allahabad (1968 AD) translated from page 570.
Near the northern wall of the armory is the ancient and famous Patalpuri temple, which is accessed from the eastern gate of the fort, and as the name suggests, this temple is underground. In 644 AD, the Chinese traveler Hiuen Tsang came here. Then this temple was situated on a high mound and it had a courtyard in which stood the famous Akshayavat or the tree that never decays. Historians and geographers have mentioned this tree from where the Hindus seeking salvation who believed that heaven is attained by dying in Prayag used to sacrifice themselves and jump down into the stony courtyard. It is also said that there is a deep water well (Kamyakoop Kuan) near it in which religious devotees used to jump to attain salvation. It is also said that in one of his previous birth (Emperor), Akbar was a hermit and here and at the time of attaining nirvana (salvation), he wished to become the emperor of India in his next birth. In 1906 AD the lighting system was installed in the temple for better lighting, and a new way to go here (instead of the old narrow path) an easy passage has been made which is about 25.60 meters long and about 15 meters wide. The roof (which is 1.97 meters high from the stone floor) is made of ash-coloured stone slabs cut into squares and rests on cross-shaped pillar capitals. The remains of Akshayavat, which is now a tree, on a subterranean beam is located in a deep tunnel, which is said to lead to Triveni. The temple has many sculptures arranged in its walls, mostly medieval, which must have been brought here from other temples that once existed in the area.