Prayagraj was formerly known as “Allahabad”, is a rare confluence of three rivers, Ganga, Yamuna and Saraswati, which means the holy land of sacrifice. Magh Mela is organized here every year, Ardh Kumbh in the third and sixth year and Maha Kumbh after every 12 years. In which crores of devotees reach to take bath in the confluence. Every corner here has religious, spiritual and historical significance.
Travelling to Prayagraj is not just a journey but an experience of India’s soul. After the read to all tourist places in Prayagraj you should also read History of Prayagraj
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1.Triveni Sangam
This ghat is one of the main tourist places of Prayagraj. Maha Kumbh is organized here every 12 years also here the three holy rivers Ganga, Yamuna and Saraswati meet each other. It is believed that taking bath here washes away all sins and liberates one from rebirth.
2.Allahabad Fort:
Allahabad Fort is a fort built by Mughal Emperor Akbar in 1583. It is located on the banks of the Yamuna near the confluence of the Gangas River. It is a popular tourist destination. It is open from 9 am to 5 pm.
3.Bade Hanuman Temple
It is located on Sangam Marg in Prayagraj and is the only Hanuman temple in the world where the idol of Hanuman is worshiped in a lying position and the temple is open from 6 am to 9 pm.
4.Khusro Baag
Raja Jahangir built this park for his eldest son Khusro Mirja. It is a historical place. It is located in Lukarganj, Prayagraj which is one of the main areas in the city, close to the Allahabad junction station. It is a famous tourist spot in Prayagraj and it is open from 6 am to 9 pm.
5.Naini Bridge:
It is also known as Yamuna Bridge, this bridge was recently constructed in 2004 to reduce traffic on the old Naini Bridge in Prayagraj. This bridge looks very attractive and beautiful in the night light. It is a famous selfie point.
6.Shree Akshay Vat Temple:
This is an ancient Banyan tree located inside the Allahabad Fort. According to mythological stories, this tree has been alive in this form since Treta Yuga. That is why it is also called immortal tree.
7.NagVasuki Temple:
Here in this temple, the deity of snakes Nag Vasuki is worshipped. This is an ancient temple situated on the banks of the Namuna river. During Nag Panchami, many devotees come here for darshan.
8.Alopi Devi Temple:
It is located at a distance of 3km from Prayagraj. It is the only temple in Prayagraj where there is no idol. The swing is worshipped here and the temple is open for devotees 24 hours a day.
9.Mankameshwar Temple:
It is situated on the banks of river Yamuna near Saraswati Ghat and this temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva. During the days of Navratri, many devotees come here to perform pilgrimage.
10.Chandra Shekhar Azad Park:
This park was built in 1870 spread over 133 acres and this park is one of the largest park in Prayagraj. This park is dedicated to freedom fighter Chandra Shekhar Azad who sacrificed his life here in the “Indian Freedom Struggle”. This park is open from 6 am to 9 pm.
11.All Saints Cathedral Church:
It if one of the largest and most impressive churches in North India. It is also known as the “Church of Stone” and it is located on Sarojini Naidu Marg in Prayagraj.
12. Allahabad Museum:
This museum is built adjacent to Chandra Shekhar Azad Park. It is a national level museum located in Prayagraj. In this museum, you will get to see sculptures, architecture and art of ancient times.
13.Anand Bhavan:
This is a historic house museum in Prayagraj which belongs to the Nehru Family. It was built by Motilal Nehru in the 1930s. It is open from 9 am to 5 pm.
14. Jhusi:
Jhusi is an ancient historical and cultural site of India where remains of the Vedic period have been found during excavation. You can visit the mythological ruins here.
15.Shree Adi Shankar Vimana Mandapam:
This is a very beautiful temple of Sangam which is dedicated to Adi Shankaracharya and this place is special for meditation and prayer.
16.Shivalaya Theme Park:
Here you will get to see 12 Jyotirlinga temples, Samudra Manthan and much more. This park is built on the theme of the map of India. Its ticket price is 50 rupees from Monday to Friday and 100 rupees per person from Saturday to Sunday.
17. Bhardwaj Park:
This park is named after Maharishi Bhardwaj who was a famous sage and scholar. There is also his ashram here which people come to visit.
18.Nishadraj Park:
This park is built in the memory of Nishadraj, who was a friend and helper of Lord Rama.
19.Shree Ramjanki Mahal:
This place is a symbol of spirituality and peace which is dedicated to Lord Ram and Mother Sita. Devotees perform religious programs here regularly.
20.Hathi Park:
There is a big statue of an elephant here which is attractive and a centre of entertainment for children. This park is a famous tourist spot.
21.Saraswati Ghat:
This is a famous ghat located on the banks of the river Ganga. Every evening, thousands of devotees come here for the Ganga Aarti and experience spirituality.
22.Minto Park:
Minto Park is situated near Saraswati Ghat. In 1858, the East India Company officially handed over India to British Government here at Minto Park.
23.Shringverpur:
Shringverpur is about 45 km from Prayagraj on Lucknow road. According to legends, it was at this place that Ram crossed the river Ganga while going to exile with Sita and Lakshman.
24.Allahabad Museum:
This museum is a treasure trove of Indian history, art, culture and archaeology. It was built in 1931 and is located near the Anand Bhavan complex. The museum has over 18 galleries focusing on different themes. These include paintings, natural history, Gupta period sculptures and weapons.
25.Durvasa Ashram
This ashram is associated with sage Durvasa, who was famous for his anger and penance. There are dense trees and greenery around the ashram.
26.Veni Madhav Temple
This temple is dedicated to Lord Vishnu. This temple is located near the Triveni Sangam area and is considered an important part of the Panchkosi Parikrama of Tirtharaj Prayag.
27.Hatkeshwar Nath Temple
It is believed that Lord Shiva appeared here after being pleased with the severe penance of a devotee. An ancient Shivalinga is installed in the sanctum sanctorum of the temple. On this day thousands of devotees offer special worship to Lord Shiva in the temple.
28.Samudra Koop
The water of Samudra Koop is considered holy and miraculous. Its water remains stable throughout the year.
29.Lakshagriha
Lakshagruha not only tells the story of the conspiracies of the Mahabharata period, but it also symbolizes and the devotion of Vidur. This place is an interesting and important place for people interested in mythology.
30.Lalita Devi Temple
This temple is dedicated to Maa Lalita Devi, who is considered to be one of the nine forms of Goddess Durga. This place holds special significance in Hinduism and is considered one of the Shaktipeeths.
Accoding to mythology, when Lord Shiva was performing Tandava carrying the burnt body of Goddess Sati, wherever her body parts fell, Shaktipeeths were formed there.
The fingers of Goddess Sati fell at this place, and Maa Lalita Devi is worshipped here.
31.ISKCON Pragraj
This temple is dedicated to Lord Shri Krishna and Radha Rani. It is also known as “Shri Shri Radha Govind Mandir”. This place is special for those who want to meditate, do yoga and attain spiritual peace.
The Jagannath Rath Yatra is also organized here with great enthusiasm. Devotees Chant “Hare Krishna, Hare Krishna, Krishna Krishna, Hare Hare; Hare Rama, Hare Rama, Rama Rama, Hare Hare”.
History of Prayagraj
Prayagraj was known as “Allahabad in ancient times. Prayag means the “Place of sacrifice”. According to mythological stories, this is the same place where Lord Brahma performed the first sacrifice after creating the world. This has been the place of meditation for many great sages and saints.
In 1583 Mughal Emperor Akbar renamed the city “Allahabad” which means “Abode of Allah”. Akbar built a magnificent fort here, which is still under the protection of the Archaelogical Survey of India. However, during the Mughal period despite the presence of the Mughals, its religious importance did not diminish and the kumbh fair held at Sangam was patronised by the Mughals.
After independence in 1947, Allahabad was considered an important administrative and cultural center of Uttar Pradesh. In 2018, the Uttar Pradesh government renamed the city to Prayagraj.
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