Allahabad Pilgrimage Tour

The holy city of Allahabad in Uttar Pradesh is often referred to as the pilgrim site of Prayag in various Indian epics. Prayag is located at the meeting point of three sacred Hindu rivers, namely the Ganga, the Yamuna, and the Saraswati. The place where these rivers merge is known as Sangam and is located at a distance of approximately seven kilometers from the city center.

This place is the site of annual Magha Mela that attracts millions of devotees from all over the country. Allahabad is called the “Tirtha Raj” or the king of pilgrimage sites in India and deservedly so. The city is home to numerous temples and shrines and is one of the four sites of the famous Kumbh Mela that is held once in every twelve years. An important cultural and commercial hub, Prayag was named Allahabad by the Mughal Emperor Akbar and has retained this name until date.

Some popular places of worship in this city include the Patalpuri Temple, Bade Hanumanji Mandir, Mankameshwar Temple, Benimadhav Temple, and Kalyani Devi Temple that is one of the fifty-one shaktipeeths in the country. The Alepidevi Temple in the city does not have any idol but just a swing that is believed to have been used by the revered goddess.