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Prayagraj, city, southern Uttar Pradesh state, northern India. It is Positioned along the sacred sangam, the confluence of three holy rivers – Ganga, Yamuna and the mystical Saraswati, the city of Prayagraj, in Uttar Pradesh, is a popular pilgrimage destination for Hindus. One of the four holy cities that play host to the Kumbh Mela, probably the largest human congregation in the world, Prayagraj attracts devotees, holy men, tourists and photographers from all over the world. Millions of people arrive here during the Maha Kumbh that is held at sangam every 12 years and the Kumbh that is held every six years.

According to Hindu mythology, Lord Brahma chose a piece of land to perform Prakrishta Yajna (a fire ritual). The place he chose was where the three holy rivers – Ganga, Yamuna and Saraswati – merged with one another. Thus, the city, blessed by the gods, was named Teerthraj or Prayag.

Prayagraj also had a prominent role in India’s fight for independence, a legacy that lives on at two palatial mansions – Swaraj Bhawan and Anand Bhawan – the erstwhile residences of Motilal Nehru, the father of independent India’s first Prime Minister, Jawaharlal Nehru. Swaraj Bhawan was also the site of the beginning of Mahatma Gandhi’s non-violence movement in 1920. Today, both the buildings house museums that showcase invaluable artefacts from that time.

Pilgrimage Places in Prayagraj

Kumbh Mela

The Kumbh Mela, widely regarded as the largest gathering of pilgrims in the world, is a very important event for Hinduism. Held in at four different areas, a great number of Hindus arrive at the fair to bathe in the holy rivers, a ritual meant to cleans them of sin and bring purity to their lives. The Kumbh Mela is held every three years in a rotation between Haridwar, Allahabad, Nashik, and Ujjain, thus occurring once every twelve years at each destination. The Kumbh Mela in Allahabad is held at Prayaga, the site of the convergence of the three holy rivers of Ganga, Yamuna, and Sarasvati, known as Triveni Sangam. Ardh Kumbh Melas are organised every six years at Haridwar and Allahabad.

Triveni Sangam

One of the holiest places in Central India, Triveni Sangam is located about 7 kilometres away from Civil Lines in Allahabad (Prayagraj). It is the meeting point of three rivers - Ganga, Yamuna, and Saraswati (which is a mythical river, supposed to have dried up more than 4,000 years ago). It is one of the places where the Kumbh Mela is held once every 12 years. The exact date of the Mela is determined according to the Hindu calendar i.e. the Panchanga. All three rivers Ganga, Yamuna, and Saraswati are highly revered rivers in Indian mythology, and hence the confluence point of these rivers hold tremendous religious importance. According to Hindu mythology, taking a bath in the holy Triveni Sangam is supposed to flush away all the sins and free you from the cycle of rebirth. Moreover, the Sangam itself is a beautiful and peaceful place to visit. The brownish Ganga meeting the slightly greenish Yamuna is indeed a sight to behold.

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Bade Hanuman

Colloquially known as Bade Hanuman Mandir, Hanuman Temple is located at Sangam area of Allahabad. Constructed underground, with a leaning posture of a 20-feet long and 8-feet wide deity of Hanuman, this temple is one of its own kind.

The shrine is a popular pilgrim spot in the city and stays especially busy on Tuesdays and Saturdays. Located just outside the Allahabad Fort, the Hanuman Mandir is also known as the Lete Hue Hanuman Temple.

One part of this holy site is always submerged, with rising water levels coming only up to Hanuman’s feet. The temple would typically require a 10-stair pathway to reach the idol beneath ground level.

Akshaya Vat

Located inside the Prayagraj Fort complex in Patalpuri Temple, Akshaya Vat or Akshayvat is an ancient fig tree. After 2011, this tree can only be visited after seeking permission Commandant of Allahabad Fort’s Ordnance Depot. Only on a single day during the Kumbh Mela festival, this sacred site is open for public visits.

The legend behind this sacred and immortal tree is woven in Hindu mythology. It is believed that Lord Narayana submerged the entire earth for a brief moment when the sage, Markandaya asked him to present his divine strength. Upon flooding, it was only the Akshayavat Tree that stayed afloat. Thus, it is believed to be the immortal and holy banyan tree.

Alopi Devi Mandir

Located at Alopibagh, near the holy Sangam (confluence of Ganga, Yamuna and Saraswati) in Prayagraj is one of shakti peeth, Alopi Devi Mandir is an unconventional temple revered by Hindu faith.

The Alopi Devi Mandir does not have any presiding deity but a wooden chariot called a doliê which is mostly worshipped by the devotees of Lord Shiva.

Housing the last of Goddess Sati’s body parts, the Alopi Devi Mandir counts among the Shakti Peethas of the country. Tuesdays are a busy day at this temple. This holy site attracts vast crowds of devotees during the Hindu festival of Navratri.

Shankar Viman Mandapam

Shankar Viman Mandapam Temple also known as Shri Adi Shankar Vimana Mandapam Temple, located in the historic city of Prayagraj (formerly known as Allahabad) in Uttar Pradesh, India, is a temple dedicated to Lord Shiva. The four-story temple, located north of the Triveni Sangam on the right bank of the Ganges, was built in honor of Adi Shankaracharya and features a South Indian Vimana style of architecture. The Temple houses idols of Kumaril Bhatt, Jagatguru Adi Shankaracharya, Kamakshi Devi, Tirupati Balaji, and Yogsahastra Sahastrayoga Linga, with 51 Shaktipeethas, 108 Vishnus, and 108 Shivalingas respectively. The temple is surrounded by numerous other temples. Shankar Viman Mandapam Temple is also known for its peaceful and serene atmosphere. Many devotees visit the temple to offer prayers and seek blessings from Lord Shiva. The temple also attracts a large number of tourists who come to admire the temple's architectural beauty and learn about the rich cultural heritage of Prayagraj.

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Mankameshwar Temple

Situated on the banks of river Yamuna, in the vicinity of Saraswati Ghat in Allahabad, Mankameshwar Temple is a revered Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Shiva.

Enshrined by the shivalinga in the form of Shiva, the temple attracts hundreds of pilgrims especially on Mondays as they conduct the ‘Shiva Pooja’ on this day.

Navratri is also a wonderful time to visit the temple, but it can be massively crowded. You could also carry some milk and flowers as an offering to the idol here. The Pradusha Pooja is carried out every Saturday.

Magh Mela

Organised every year in the pristine city of Allahabad, Magh Mela is the mini version of the famous Kumbh Mela. Taking place at the confluence of the three great Indian rivers Ganga, Yamuna, and Saraswati at Prayag near Allahabad, the mela is held in the Hindu month of Magh (January/February) every year and is a much-awaited event amongst the pilgrims. The Magh Mela attracts a large number of tourists and pilgrims every year, looking forward to washing their sins off in the holy river at the time of the mela, which is spread over a period of 45 days. The Mela gets its name from its occurrence in the Hindu month of “Magh” or the month of February in the Gregorian calendar. Numerous arrangements are made all over to accommodate the massive crowd the mela observes, thus making it one of the must visit the religious festival in the country.

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The Nagvasuki Temple

The Nagvasuki temple is located on the banks of the Ganges at the northern end of the Daraganj locality. Nagvasuki Dev is worshiped in this temple and his stone idol is placed in the centre of the temple. Nagvasuki has also been called Sheshraj, Sarpanath, Anant and Sarvadhyaksha. The glory of this temple can only be gauged from the fact that the journey of every devotee and pilgrim to Prayagraj is not complete until he or she sees Lord Nagvasuki. Lakhs of pilgrims visit the temple on the day of Kumbh, Ardh Kumbh, Magh Mela and Nagpanchami. The description of this temple also appears in the Puranas. The Bhogavati shrine is believed to be inhabited with Nagavasuki. The Nagvasuki temple is considered to be the Bhogavati shrine on the west side of the Ganges towards the east.When the Ganges floods during the rainy days, its water reaches the stairs of the Nagvasuki temple. The devotees then bathe in the Bhogavati shrine. In Shravan month, the ritual of peace ie. Rudrabhishek, Mahabhisheka and Kaal Sarpdosh takes place in the Nagvasuki Temple.

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Other Tourist Places in Prayagraj

Anand Bhawan

Anand Bhawan is the former residence of Nehru family which has now been transformed into a museum showcasing various artefacts and articles of the era of Independence movement in India. The double-storey mansion was personally designed by Motilal Nehru. When the prior residence of Nehru's family Swaraj Bhavan started to be used as an office of Indian National Congress, a new Nehru residence was designed by Motilal Nehru, a notable independence movement leader, and politician. The house is beautifully adorned with the wooden furniture imported from China and Europe and various artefacts from all around the world. Anand Bhawan has an important historic value not only because of its construction but also for the major role that it has played in the history of India. It was visited by many famous freedom fighters to develop the conspiracies to drive Britishers out of the country. In 1970, Anand Bhavan was donated to the Indian government by Indira Gandhi, to convert it into a mational museum to keep intact the legacy of Nehru family.

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Jawahar Planetarium

Built in 1979 and situated beside Anand Bhavan in Allenganj area of Allahabad, Jawahar Planetarium was a former home of the Gandhi-Nehru family. With a capacity of over 80 people, the Planetarium organises space and celestial shows.

This place also holds an annual Jawaharlal Nehru Memorial Lecture on November 14th. Jawahar Planetarium airs a documentary based on our galaxy and other life in space as well.

There are shows both in Hindi and English. One of the significant activities here are measuring body weight on the Moon and other planets such as Jupiter and Saturn. Alongside, there are some engaging science models and activities for kids here.

Chandra Shekar Azad Park

Originally known as Alfred Park during the British colonial era, Chandrashekhar Azad Park is better known as the Company Garden. Located in George Town of Prayagraj, this park was established in 1870 as a significant mark of the arrival of Prince Alfred into the city. Company Gardens was further renamed as the Chandrashekar Azad Park in 1931 after the latter died as a martyr here.

The biggest local park, Company Gardens is a 133-acred green space open for walks, jogs and picnicking.

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Prayagraj

Pilgrimage Places in Prayagraj

Kumbh Mela

Triveni Sangam

Bade Hanuman

Akshaya Vat

Alopi Devi Mandir

Shankar Viman Mandapam

Mankameshwar Temple

Magh Mela

The Nagvasuki Temple

Other Tourist Places in Prayagraj

Anand Bhawan

Jawahar Planetarium

Chandra Shekar Azad Park

Prayagraj Tour Packages

02 Nights Ayodhya – Prayagraj Tour

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04 Nights Banaras – Prayagraj Tour

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