Wednesday, October 04, 2006

Allahabad, Uttar Pradesh


Allahabad: Triveni Sangam
Originally uploaded by HMNT.
The holy city of Prayaga was renamed as Illahabad in 1575 by Mughal Emperor Akbar. Eventually, it came to be known as Allahabad. It is also one of the sites of the Kumbha Mela. Allahabad is better known for Sangam, the meeting place of three holy rivers, Ganga, Yamuna and the invisible Sarasvati.

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