Prayagraj, Allahabad, Illahabad, Sangam Nagri, Kumbh Nagri - as Shakespeare rightly wrote, ‘A rose by any other name would smell as sweet.’ The city, located in Uttar Pradesh, is famous for myriad reasons. It is the meeting place of three holy rivers (Ganga, Yamuna and Saraswati) giving it the epithet of Sangam Nagri.
Allahabad is also the birthplace of India’s first two Prime Ministers, Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru and Lal Bahadur Shastri. However, its legacy is most synonymous with Kumbh Mela, the greatest spiritual celebration in this tirth (a place where one can attain salvation), which brings crores of devotees to the shores of Prayagraj once every 12 years. If you're planning to attend this event, now is the perfect time to book your tickets and start planning your itinerary.
Beyond the sacred Sangam where the three holy rivers meet, Prayagraj has several fascinating historical and religious sites that can add depth to your spiritual journey: Triveni SangamThe Triveni Sangam is the heart of the Maha Kumbh Mela and is considered one of the most sacred confluences in India. It is said that Saraswati, the mythological river mentioned in the Vedas, flows under the confluence of Ganga and Yamuna here. Hence, taking a dip here during Kumbh Mela is believed to cleanse your soul of past sins.
However, it is very chaotic here during the festival, but you can try to arrive early in the morning to avoid crowds. Allahabad Fort And Akshayavat Built by Emperor Akbar in 1583, the All.