Triveni Sangam, Prayagraj
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Meeting point of the Ganga, the Yamuna and the unseen Saraswati, where the Kumbh Mela and the yearly Magh Mela are held.
Pilgrimage sitePrayagraj districtBest time to visit: January to February (Magh Mela); November to March
Highlights
- Holy dip at the Sangam, reached by boat
- Magh Mela every year; Kumbh and Maha Kumbh at fixed intervals
- Allahabad Fort area and the Akshayavat
- Anand Bhawan, the Nehru family home and museum
Significance
Prayag is described as Tirtharaj, king of pilgrimage places. Kumbh Mela was inscribed by UNESCO as Intangible Cultural Heritage in 2017.