Historical Period7c CE
Vedic-Epic period attested; referenced in Ramayana, Mahabharata; documented by Xuanzang (7th c.), Al-Biruni (11th c.), Ibn Battuta (14th c.); Mahakumbh 2025 drew ~66 crore pilgrims
3000 BCE7th century CEPresent
Sacred Facts Ā· At a Glance
Mantra
Tradition-specific
- Sacred Colours
- tradition-specific
- Sacred Offerings
- tradition-specific
Primary Scriptures
1 source- Hindu primary textsscriptural/oral
PrayÄgrÄj Triveį¹Ä« Saį¹ gam
Tradition
Hindu
Location
- Prayagraj (Allahabad), Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh (25.4217Ā°N, 81.8464Ā°E)
Sacred Narrative
The Triveį¹Ä« Saį¹ gam at PrayÄgrÄj ā confluence of Ganga (visible), Yamuna (visible), and SarasvatÄ« (invisible, mythical) ā is the most important pilgrimage-bath location in India. The 6-yearly Ardh Kumbh and 12-yearly MahÄ Kumbh are held here. MahÄ Kumbh 2025 (Jan 13āFeb 26) drew ~66 crore pilgrims ā the largest human gathering in history. Daily bath here is said to wash away karma; death here grants mokį¹£a.
Wisdom Graph: Divine Associations
MantraTradition-specific
- Offerings
- tradition-specific
- Sacred colours
- tradition-specific
šŖ Worship Procedures
- Daily rites
- ā¢ tradition-specific
š Principal Temples
- Main shrine of PrayÄgrÄj Triveį¹Ä« Saį¹ gamVariesš Prayagraj (Allahabad), Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh, IndiaFestivals: Annual festivalPrayÄgrÄj ā confluence of Ganga, Yamuna, Sarasvati
š Festivals
- Annual PrayÄgrÄj Triveį¹Ä« Saį¹ gam festivalSeasonally Ā· 1ā10 days
š Primary Scriptural Sources
Sources & provenance
š 1 Scholarlyš 1 Tertiary
- šScholarly sourceBookHindu tradition sources
- šSupporting referenceGazetteerPrayagraj Gazetteer