Positioned along the sacred sangam, the confluence of three holy rivers - Ganga, Yamuna and the mystical Saraswati, the city of Prayagraj (once known as Allahabad), 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.

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Ashoka Pillar

Ashoka Pillar

The 10.5-m-high Ashoka Pillar is one of the three attractions inside...

Shringverpur

Shringverpur

A quaint village set in a scenic location, Shringverpur is situated...

Chandra Shekhar Azad Park

Chandra Shekhar Azad Park

A sprawling 133-acre green complex, Chandra Shekhar Azad Park was...

Kaushambi

Kaushambi

While the present-day district was carved from the city of Prayagraj...

All Saints Cathedral (Patthar Girjaghar)

All Saints Cathedral (Patthar Girjaghar)

The All Saints Cathedral, also known as Patthar Girjaghar or the...

Bade Hanuman Ji Temple

Bade Hanuman Ji Temple

Close to the Prayagraj Fort is another attraction ; the Bade...

Prayagraj Fort (Allahabad Fort)

Prayagraj Fort (Allahabad Fort)

Of the several architectural marvels constructed under the commission...

Sangam

Sangam

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Anand Bhawan

Anand Bhawan

Once the residence of the Nehru family, it is said that the estate of...

Varanasi

Varanasi

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Lucknow

Lucknow

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chitrakoot

chitrakoot

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