Places to visit in Prayagraj (Allahabad)
1. Kumbh
Mela
One of the
very important and large gatherings of the pilgrims in the Hinduism & most
famous fair in India, Kumbh Mela is held at four locations. During the time of
mela, a vast number of Hindu people visit this mela to bathe in the holy water.
This is a ritual, which is followed with the belief that bathing in the holy
water will bring them the purity by clearing their sins. The Kumbh Mela at
Prayagraj is the site to behold as the fair is set up covering the three holy
rivers i.e. Ganga, Sarasvati, and Yamuna, which is known as Triveni Sangam. In
Allahabad, every 6 years, Ardh Kumbh is also organised. Kumbh is one of the
main tourist attractions of the place.
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The Kumbh is
best described as the world’s utmost gigantic act of trust, in which the
participation and attendance by the passionate Hindus are given a lot of
importance. The whole Prayagraj comes to life during the fair as all the
mandirs are lit up and decorated and you will witness sadhus and pandits doing
pooja and aarthi etc.
During the
Kumbh, temporary railway stations are built around the areas of the fair in
order to facilitate the entry of the huge population coming to witness this
divine event. People can find affordable stay in Prayagraj or book a tent if
planning for staying in the mela.
2. Triveni Sangam
At a
distance of 7 kilometres from the city, the Sangam is the interaction point of
the three rivers i.e. the Yamuna, Sarasvati, and Yamuna, among which Sarasvati
is known as the mythical river, which hypothetically has dried up many years
ago. At the Sangam you will get to witness the stunning meet of brown coloured
Ganga River with the green coloured Yamuna River. You can indulge in some
boating here.
![TriveniSangam](https://www.oyorooms.com/travel-guide/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/TriveniSangam.jpg)
The Sangam
is a beautiful place for sightseeing as there are various pooja that is
performed on the site, and even the platform is constructed right in the middle
of the Sangam to perform various other rituals. Also, there are other
breathtaking views from the place like you can see the Allahabad Fort built by
Akbar or the bridge on the Yamuna River. Best
time to visit Prayagraj is during sunrise or sunset and in favourable weather.
The Sangam
is well connected with the main city with almost all means of transport but the
most comfortable way is to get a cab, which will directly drop you to the banks
of Sangam and from there one can use the boat or ferry.
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