7 Great Monuments Of Allahabad, India - HolidayKeys.co.uk
http://www.holidaykeys.co.uk/7-great-monuments-of-allahabad-india/ “Allahabad” is a city in “Uttar Pradesh”. Its original name is – “Prayag”. According to Hindu mythology, Lord Brahma performed first yagya after creating the universe. This place is one of the largest four Hindu summits; the other three are in Haridwar, Ujjain, and Nasik. Prayag comes from its position at the “Sangam” of the divine rivers the Yamuna, Ganga and Sarasvati. Sangam is called “Triveni Sangam” because of the joining of the three rivers at one place, in every twelve years the city hosts a “Kumbh Mela” which is held on Joining of the three rivers. This occasion is full of joy and devotees come across the country, and perform their rituals. |
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