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. 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...
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