Prayag Raj Unveiled : A Journey Into The Heart Of India’s Spiritual Capital - The Confluence Of Yamuna, Ganga And Saraswati Revealed

As we pass through the plains of Uttar Pradesh, transforming the scene scape from urban industrial towns to the vast Gangetic plains, adorned with vast expanse of pastures dotted with rice and mustard, are these green fields leading to the city of Prayagraj (formerly known as Allahabad). The city got its name from the origin of the Sanskrit word “Prayaga”, which means confluence.

With the advent of the Rig Veda era, Prayag is believed to be the greatest of the pilgrimage centres, probably because of the sacred rivers of Yamuna, Ganga which meets in this holy town. The words Yamuna and Ganga can also be found in the Indian National Anthem thereby displaying the sacrosanct of thee two rivers. The legend Mahabaratha mentions a third river Saraswati which joins the above two rivers and hence the word Triveni Sangam was coined to show the confluence of Yamuna, Ganga and Saraswati Rivers.  It is said one who dies at the Sangam is freed from the cycle of re-birth and attains salvation.

The city of Prayag has an estimated population of 2.0 million and is the seventh most populace city in Uttar Pradesh. The city is the judicial capital of Uttar Pradesh with the Allahabad High Court being the highest judicial body in the state, inspite of Lucknow being the capital city of the State. The city was in the fore front of national importance during the Indian freedom struggle movement.

Some of the major tourist attractions in Prayag are mentioned below:-

Khusro Bagh:

This bagh is located in Lukarganj area of the city, and is an admiration for the eyes as it is bedecked with Mughal architecture. It has the tomb of the Mughal ruler Jehangir’s family. The tombs of Jehangir, his queen Shah Begum, and his child Khusrau Mirza.  There are intricate carvings, inscriptions on each of the mausoleums and the vast expanse of gardens interspersed with rose plantation is a must see for visitors.

Allahabad museum:

A walk into the Chandrasekhar Azad Park, leads a tourist into the famous Allahabad Museum which holds significance as a national level museum. The museum has pictures, artefacts, pertaining to art, history, literature and therefore brings out History, culture, and heritage of India. Other interesting exhibits include rock sculptures, miniature paintings, and terracotta exhibits to add value to the exhibits displayed in the museum. 

Anand Bhawan: 

Motilal Nehru, the father of Jawahar Lal Nehru, bought this house in the 1930’s. During the pre-Independence regime, it served as the head quarters of Indian National Congress. This is a two storey building with a sprawling portico and lawn and since been converted in to a museum, showcasing the pre-independence freedom struggle.  The artefacts include furniture that was in use during the erstwhile period imported from both China and Europe. This is definitely a place to visit to learn about Indian History especially during the colonial times.

Minto Park:

A lush green expanse of greenery nicely manicured located on the banks of the River Yamuna forms the back drop of this park. The park houses four lion sculptures made from white stone and was contributed by Earl of Minto in 1910. It was formerly known as Madan Mohan Malviya Park.

Triveni Sangam:

Perhaps, the most exquisite of the sight of Prayag, is the confluence of two holy rivers. The mid stream is the best place to go on a boat and see the actual merging of River Ganga with River Yamuna, as the waters of both the rivers are different and they converge in what is known as Triveni Sangam point.  It is believed that taking a bath in Triveni Sangam will wash away ones’ sins and free of spiritual purification and liberation.

Skyway Tours: 

They have an in house tour expert well versed in the gamut of tour planning, organsing and executing. The recent shift in promoting U.P.’s golden triangle has changed and the team in Skyway are perfectly aligned to chalk out an itinerary to give maximum value to the tour.    For details guests could enquire with Mr. Manju on Mobile No. 9845199077 Or Ms.Geeta  on Mobile No.9845170525 who will render assistance with tour options covering Central Uttar Pradesh.