The city of Allahabad is among the largest cities of Uttar Pradesh and is situated at the confluence of three rivers - Ganga, Yamuna and the invisible Saraswati. The meeting point is known as 'Triveni' and is especially sacred to Hindus. The earlier settlements of the Aryans were established in this city, then known as Prayag. Its sanctity is manifest by references to it in Purans, the Ramayan and the Mahabharata. According to Hindu mythology, Lord Brahma, the creator God of the Trinity, chose a land on earth (i.e. Prayag) to perform 'Prakrista Yag', at the beginning of the creation and he also referred to it as 'Tirth Raj' or the 'King of all pilgrimage centres'. As per writing of 'Padam Puran' - "As the sun is amongst the moon and the moon amongst the stars, likewise 'Prayag' is best amongst all places of pilgrimage".
Prayagraj is not only the confluence of Ganga, Yamuna and Saraswati, but also a major center of power. Prayagraj has several major temples of Shakti cultivation such as Alopshankari, Kalyani Devi, Lalita Devi etc. In all these temples, the temple of Maa Lalitha holds a special place for the seekers of Shakti, as it is one of the 51 Shaktipeeths. This place is located at a distance of about 5 km from Sangam Beach. It is believed that mother Ganga, Yamuna and the invisible Saraswati are flowing through the feet of mother Lalita in Prayagraj. This is the reason that after the confluence bath, there is a special significance of this holy Shaktipeeth's philosophy.
There are many popular stories about this laying Hanuman's temple. According to one, once a businessman was walking through the waterway carrying a grand idol of Hanuman ji. He was an ardent devotee of Hanuman. When he reached near Prayag with his boat, his boat slowly started to get heavy and nearing the confluence sunk in the water of Yamuna ji. After some time, when the stream of water of Yamuna ji changed its course, that idol appeared. The Muslim ruler Akbar was ruling at that time. He got the Hindus established near his fort, thinking of winning the hearts of the Hindus and from inside wishing that if Hanuman ji was really so influential.
Prayagraj, every month, on the full moon night, the direction of the trident on the crest of this Shiva temple changes. People tried many times to see this feat but nothing was seen in front. In the morning, the direction of the trident was changed. Changing the direction of Trishul is the glory of this temple, which attracts people from far and wide. Yes, this is the specialty of Someshwaranath temple located in Yamunapar. We will ask you to visit and worship once here.
Allahabad. There is a temple of Goddess in Alopi Bagh, Allahabad, where no idol is installed. Only one cradle has been made here, which the devotees worship as the goddess. The name of this temple is Alopi Devi. It is said that this locality was named Alopi Bagh after the name of this goddess.
It is believed that tying the Raksha Sutra here fulfills the wishes of the devotees. In such a situation, there is a crowd of devotees even on normal days. At the same time, there are thousands of devotees here these days to see Mother on Navratri. Police authorities have made elaborate security arrangements here in view of the huge crowd.
Many worship sites are mentioned in mythology. Out of this, 51 Shaktipeeths of Maa Shakti have special significance. Mother Kalyani Devi Shaktipeeth is also mentioned in it. According to the legend, when Sati gave up her life. Then Lord Shiva started to dance Tandava with anger. In such a situation, to calm the anger of Lord Shiva, Sri Narayana cut Sati's body from the Sudarshan Chakra. After which the pieces of mother Sati's body fell at 51 places. Those 51 places are known as Shaktipeeth. Kalyani Devi Shaktipeeth Allahabad status has also been mentioned in those 51 Shaktipeeths. It is believed that the fingers of mother Sati fell in Allahabad.
Allahabad. The Mankameshwara temple here has a different belief. It is said that when Lord Rama was going for exile, he got into the Sangam city on the way. From here he had to cross the Ganges. He established a Shivalinga before crossing the Ganges and crossed the Ganges with the help of the boat. Since then, this Shivling has been named Mankameshwar.
Beni Madhav Temple is an old Laxmi Narain temple in Daraganj locality, located near the Prayag Ghat on the bank of River Ganga, around 9 km from Allahabad Railway Station. The temple dedicated to the Lord Vishnu and Goddess Lakshmi, the consort of the Lord Vishnu. It is one of the 12 Madhav temples in Prayag. The highly worshipped shrine of Beni Madhav temple enshrines the magnificent ancient black stone idols of Radha Krishna. Beni Madhav Temple opens daily from 5 AM to 12 Noon in the morning and evening temple timings are from 3 PM to 10 PM.
Allahabad. In Sawan, festivals begin with Nagpanchami. On this occasion, on Sunday, a crowd of devotees started in the Nagavasuki temple located in Daraganj. It is believed that after bathing the Ganges and having a vision of Bhishma Pitamah, after seeing Sheshnag in the temple of Nagavasuki, sins are destroyed. Also, by offering gram, peas, flowers, garlands and milk, Kalsarp Dosh is eliminated.
Patalpuri temple is an underground temple located within the Allahabad fort. Believed to have been visited by Lord Rama, the temple was also seen by the famous Chinese traveler and writer Huan Tsang. The undying banyan tree or 'Akshaya Vata' within the Patalauri temple, has found mention in the description of several ancient scriptures, writers and historians. It is said that this tree would stand firm even when the entire world gets destroyed. Indian Mythologies state that people in the olden days use to throw themselves from the Undying Banyan Tree to attain salvation.
This four-storey temple dedicated to Lord Shiva is as beautiful from the outside, as grand as the inside. While the library has been told that the public library of Prayagraj is an extensive collection of historical chronology, manuscripts and magazines. The first meeting of the British Estate Legislative Council was held in this grand building. All things of historical importance are available here. Regional tourism officer Dinesh Kumar told that there is a preparation to give new life to tourism again. It is a part of that.
Kumbh Mela
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Sports Festival
Allahabad has its own airport i.e. Bamrauli Airport, Allahabad which basically act as Army Cantonment Airport. So, it serves only for the purpose of VIP Visits.
Varanasi Airport caters to tourist’s need visiting Allahabad. Flights from different cities like Bangalore , Chennai ,Kolkata , Hyderabad , Malaysia , Ahmadabad are available on regular basis. You can hire private vehicle, buses or trains from Varanasi to Allahabad which is just 3 Hours journey.
So, nearest International Airport from Allahabad is Varanasi Airport (150 KM).
Allahabad has direct connections by trains with all major cities, . Kolkata, Mumbai , Hyderabad , banglore . Agra
The main station in Allahabad Junction Railway Station. Prayag Railway Station is near Triveni Sangam.
Allahabad is on National Highway-2 is connected to all parts of the country by roads. Buses ply to all the neighboring as well as far-flung places such as Varanasi , Lucknow , Kanpur , Patna , among others.
Built by Emperor Akbar in 1583 AD, the Allahabad Fort is a fine example of Mughal design and craftsmanship that is unrivalled, to say the least. Situated at the banks of the river Yamuna, the fort is presently used by the army and a limited area is opened for visitors.
Asoka Pillar, a 10.6 meters (35 feet) high figure, is also located in the front of the entrance to the Allahabad Fort. Made of polished sandstone, the pillar contains several Asokan edicts and a Persian inscription of the great Mughal Emperor, Jehangir.
Located near Sangam, the confluence of three holy rivers of India - Ganga, Yamuna, and Saraswati, is a famous temple dedicated to Lord Hanuman. The temple houses one big idol of Lord Hanuman in a slightly reclined posture. When the water of Ganga overflows, the temple gets submerged.
Anand Bhawan is the ancestral home of the Nehru family where many decisions and events related to the freedom struggle have been known to take place. Today it is a museum which houses the memorabilia of the Nehru family. Swaraj Bhawan, on the other hand, used to be the headquarters of the Congress Committee. Both the Bhawans together served as the Parliament during the British Raj era.
Also known as Alfred Park or Company Bagh, Chandra Shekhar Azad Park is dedicated to the great freedom fighter and a martyr - Chandra Shekhar Azad. Allahabad Museum, Victoria Memorial, and the Public Library (75,000 books, manuscripts, and journals) are also bordered alongside the park. History makes itself visible at every nook and corner of the park.
Clad in white stone with red sandstone dressings, All Saints Cathedral is the finest example of Anglican architecture in Asia. Designed by Sir William Emerson in 1870 and consecrated in 1887, it is one of the oldest churches in India and is popularly known as Patthar Girjaghar among the local people. The fantabulous inlay and mosaic work is sure to mesmerize you with its elaborate designs.
Khusro Bagh was completed in 1622 AD and houses the tombs of Khusrau Mirza (eldest son of Emperor Jahangir), his mother Shah Begum, and his sister Sultan Nithar Begum. Adorned with birds, flowers, and Persian inscriptions, it is another fine example of Mughal architecture.
Emperor Akbar founded this city in 1575 AD by the name of 'Illahabas' which has now become modern Allahabad. The monarch realized its strategic importance as a waterway landmark in North India and also built a magnificent fort on the banks of holi 'Yamuna'. Allahabad today is an important city where history, culture and religion create a magical confluence, much like the sacred rivers that caress this blessed land. Due to its religious importance, many pilgrims come to Allahabad in the bathing season, the Hindu month of Magh (mid January to mid-february), to purify themselves. During this month, a great gathering and fair called Magh Mela takes place on the sands. Every 12th year when the waters are felt to be especially purifying, Allahabad holds a much greater festival called Kumbh Mela. Many millions of pilgrims attend this festival, coming from all over India. It is believed that bathing during Kumbh cures the bather of all sins and evils and grants the bather salvation.
In 1885, Mark Twain wrote about Allahabad Kumbh -"Pilgrims plodded for months in heat to get here, worn, poor and hungry, but sustained by unwavering faith".