Shringverpur

History

Prayagraj’s places-of-interest page places Shringverpur 45 km out on Lucknow road and recounts Nishadraj washing Rama’s feet with Ganga water before granting the crossing — remembered at the Ramchura platform and a small temple on the site.

Excavations have also been associated with a temple of Shringi Rishi, from whom some traditions derive the place-name; popular memory, however, centres on Nishadraj and the exile crossing.

Stories

Where Rama crossed the Ganga

Tradition says that Rama, Sita and Lakshmana spent a night at Shringverpur on their way into exile. The Ramayana describes the place as the capital of Nishadraj, the king of the fishermen, who is said to have welcomed the royal party. According to local folklore, the three then crossed the Ganga here to enter the forest. A small temple on the site is remembered as the place where Nishadraj is said to have worshipped a Shivling.

A name from an ancient sage

Excavations at Shringverpur are recorded as having uncovered a temple associated with Shringi Rishi, and the village may have taken its name from him. The village lies on the bank of the Ganga, about 45 km from Prayagraj. The site also keeps traces of an older settlement, including ruined walls and structures, and a large old water-management system. In 2019 the Uttar Pradesh government created a new block named Shringverpur Dham.

Good to know

About 45 km from Prayagraj on Lucknow road

Nishadraj capital in Ramayana tradition

Ramchura marks where Nishadraj washed Rama’s feet

Getting there

About 45 km from Prayagraj on the Lucknow road. Nearest airport: Prayagraj. Rail: Prayagraj Junction, then road / taxi to Shringverpur.