Allahabad, the land best known for the confluence of Saraswati, Yamuna and Ganga and most importantly Allahabad is one of the famous destination well known all around the world for Kumbh Mela. The city situated in Uttar Pradesh India has been destined to host Kumbh Mela 2019 and boasts the treasure chest for various Hindu pilgrims interested in exploring monuments, ancient places and other tourist places in the city.
Apart from Triveni Sangam, the Allahabad is said to be one of the places that you should visit from exploring the various holistic destination like Mankameshwar, Hanuman Temple, Ashoka Pillar and different other attraction like Swaraj Bhawan while your visit to Kumbh Mela 2019.
Do know various places that can interest you in Allahabad on your visit for Kumbh Mela 2019:
Sangam: One of the well-known places known for the destination of meeting three holy rivers Yamuna, Ganga, and Saraswati is one of the best places to visit in Prayag, Allahabad. The place serves as a host for the Kumbh gathering and holy bathing. It is said whoever bathes in the water during Kumbh Mela has his soul purified.
Hanuman Mandir: One of the tourist destination to serve as a holistic destination to the Hindu descendants. It is said that Temple is in Allahabad from Vedic ages and when Ganga ascends in the past, the temple immersed and from ages people visit them and seek their blessings.
Allahabad Fort: Established by one of the Mughal emperors, the Allahabad Fort is one of the places that is established in the city from 1583. The society of Indian Archaeology identifies the fort as a place of national importance and an integral part of the Indian history in their survey.
Ashok Pillars: Standing 10.7m tall, the Ashok pillars are one of the monuments, situated in the ancient fort of Allahabad. The pillar is said to display the intricate inscriptions of the Mughal emperor Jahangir and Samudra Gupta. The pillar is a 16th century old and known to be one of the key attractions of Allahabad.
Minto Park: Known to be owning the name from famous Madan Mohan Malviya is situated in Allahabad on the banks of river Yamuna and is famous because of Queen Victoria proclamation in 1858. The inside tour is must for the visitors and the tower of white marbles of 4 sided lions stand tall and laid by Earl of Minto.
Patal Puri Temple: Identified by the Chinese traveler Huang Tsang is a must visit in Allahabad fort. As per the saying, Lord Rama visited the temple in his rein, and this is one of the primary reason to attract the devotees to the temple.
Ganga Gallery: Falling the amidst the flow of Ganga river, the place hosts many memories of the river through the medium of the Ganga gallery. The gallery has many pictures displaying the images of many restoration projects, taken so far for the conservation of river Ganga on the socio-economic, religious, economic and cultural aspects.
Khusro Bagh: The historical garden is made by prince Khusro and Jahangir’s son too. The tomb surrounded with the alluring gardens serves as a perfect epitome of Mughal dynasty and is also tombs associated with the wife of Jahangir, sister of Prince Khusro and sultan begum.
Anand Bhawan: The residence of Jawaharlal Nehru and then turned into the museum display many articles and pictures of Indian Independence period. In 1970, the Bhawan was donated to Indian government by Indira Gandhi and had been transformed into the museum. The place has been confined to some great memories of the first prime minister of India.
Shankar Viman Mandapam: The 130 feet high temple has four floors following the architecture of South Indian Style, showcases the goddesses like Kamakshi Devi, Balaji, Jagadguru Adi Shankaracharya, etc. Temple loved by devotees as the similar architecture is not easy to find in northern India.
Mankameshwar Temple: Made at the banks of river Ganga, in cantonment region, the temple is best known for fulfilling the wishes of devotees. Especially in Sawan season, people visit the temple from all over the city and pay homage to the god.
Apart from these temples, the city is famous for hosting Kumbh from thousands of years and have been one of the key places for the devotees of Hinduism to visit every year in search of peace and solace of their spirits.
Holy city Allahabad is a center for many people who want to explore Hinduism to its core. Upcoming famous Ardh Kumbh is said to be celebrated on the banks of Ganga, Yamuna, and Saraswati and definitely will see a big gathering of devotees on Sangam.
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