Allahabad

Sangam

A dip in the holy Sangam of the Ganga, Yamuna and the mythical Saraswati is a must for the spiritually inclined. Sangam is a Sanskrit word for confluence. It is a sacred holy site for Hindus. According to Vedic literature and myths it is called Triveni Sangam because three rivers meet up here namely the holy Ganga, Yamuna and mythical Saraswati which is believed to be flowing beneath the surface. At the time of churning of sea (Samudra Manthan) by Gods (Suras) and the Demons (Asuras) few drops of amrita (holy nectar that makes a mortal immortal) fell at four different parts of the subcontinent during a fight between Gods and Demons over it. That places are Hardwar, Nasik, Prayag and Ujjain and are considered holy and MahaKumbha Mela is organised once in 12 years. Billions of pilgrims, tourists, ascetics, sadhu/sant (holy men) visit Prayag at the time of month long Kumbha for taking holy dip at sangam and perform religious rituals and ceremonies. Also Magh Mela is organised annually on January-February(Magh month of Hindu Calendar) and millions visit to take holy dip at Sangam.

Temples

* Shivkoti Mahadev Temple. edit

* Someshwar Mahadev Temple.

* Patalpuri Temple.

* Dashaswamedh Temple, (On the bank of Ganges in Daraganj).

* Bare Hanumanji Temple, (Near the Sangam). They serve Besan Laddoo's which are very delicious.

* Jhusi-Tallest Hanuman Mandir. The temple is an unsually tall hanuman diety along with 108 Shivalingas.

* Mankameshwar Mandir. The temple is at the bank of Yamuna river near Triveni Sangam. edit

[edit] Other attractions

* Allahabad Fort.

* Anand Bhavan. Learn about the intricacies of Indian struggle for freedom during early 20th century. Among many things, you will find the personal correspondence and family photographs of the Nehrus.

* Allahabad Planetarium.

* Allahabad Museum.

* Pratisthan Pur, (Jhusi).

* Patthar Girja.

* Company Bagh (Alfred Park or Chandrashekhar Azad Park).

* Minto Park.

* Khusro bagh.

* Benimadhav Temple, (In Daragang).

* Bharadwaj Ashram.

* Nag Vasuki Mandir, (In Baksi at the very end of the city near Daraganj).

* Yamuna bridge.

* Allahabad University Campus. ( Science Faculty with Glorious, delightful Department of Electronics & Telicommunication of University of Allahabad popularly known as J.K.Institute of Applied Physics & Technology ).