Prayagraj - Wikipedia
WEBPrayagraj (/ ˈpreɪəˌɡrɑːdʒ, ˈpraɪə -/; ISO: Prayāgarāja), also known as Allahabad or Ilahabad, is a metropolis in the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh. [8][9] It is the administrative headquarters of the Prayagraj district, the most populous district in the state and 13th most populous district in India and the Prayagraj division. The ...
Prayagraj | City, Fort, History, & Facts | Britannica
WEBPrayagraj, formerly Allahabad, is a city situated at the confluence of the Ganges (Ganga) and Yamuna (Jumna) rivers. It stands on the site of the ancient holy city of Prayag. The present city was founded by the Mughal emperor Akbar in the late 16th century and became the provincial capital of the Mughal Empire.
History of Prayagraj - Wikipedia
WEBPrayagraj is the birthplace of Jawaharlal Nehru, and the Nehru family estate, called Anand Bhavan, is now a museum. It is also the birthplace of Indira Gandhi , and the home of Lal Bahadur Shastri , both later prime ministers of India.
15 Places Everybody Should Visit in Prayagraj(Allahabad
WEBAmong the twelve Madhava temples of Prayagraj, the most well-known is Shri Veni Madhav temple. The idol here is made of Shaligram Shila. Shri Veni Madhav is also considered as the most revered God of Prayagraj.
District Prayagraj, Government of Uttar Pradesh | The City of …
WEBABOUT PRAYAGRAJ. Prayagraj is one of the oldest cities in India. It is crowned in ancient scriptures as ‘Prayag’ or ‘Teertharaj’ and is considered the holiest of pilgrimage centres of India. View More. AT A GLANCE. Area: 5,482 Sq.Km. Population: 59,54,000. Language: Hindi. Male: 31,32,000. Villages: 3178. Female: 28,23,000. WHAT'S NEW.
Prayagraj - the great sangam of Ganga, Yamuna & Sarswati
WEBJun 22, 2021 · Pilgrims take a bath at this Triveni Sangam whenever they visit Prayagraj, being the most famous place of pilgrimage. The Brahma Purana says that bathing at Prayag in the month of Magha on the banks of the Ganga and Yamuna gives one the result of performing millions of Ashwamedha Yajna.
Tourism | District Prayagraj, Government of Uttar Pradesh | India
WEBSep 15, 2024 · Prayagraj is a beautiful city situated at the confluence of the Rivers Ganga, Yamuna and Saraswati. The city draws attention of pilgrims and heritage lovers from all over the world as it opens the traveller to a …
Prayagraj – Travel guide at Wikivoyage
WEBPrayagraj (Hindi: प्रयागराज Prayāgrāj), formerly Allahabad, is one of the holiest cities in India, is in Uttar Pradesh. About 80 million people are expected to visit the Kumbh Mela, a Hindu pilgrimage in Prayagraj.
Prayagraj - Incredible India
WEBPositioned 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.
Culture & Heritage | District Prayagraj, Government of Uttar …
WEBPrayagraj is believed to be the most important pilgrimage centre for Hindus. Traditionally river confluences are regarded as auspicious places, but in Sangam, the significance of the confluence is most pious because here, the holy Ganga, Yamuna and the mythical Saraswati meet to become one.