Prayāgrāj Triveṇī Saṅgam
Deities

Prayāgrāj Triveṇī Saṅgam

Prayāgrāj — confluence of Ganga, Yamuna, Sarasvati

Status · Anusandhāna
Source · Tier 2
Tradition · Hindu
Period · 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

Prayāgrāj Triveṇī Saṅgam

Tradition

Hindu

Location

  • Prayagraj (Allahabad), Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh (25.4217°N, 81.8464°E)

Sacred Narrative

The Triveṇī Saṅgam at Prayāgrāj — confluence of Ganga (visible), Yamuna (visible), and Sarasvatī (invisible, mythical) — is the most important pilgrimage-bath location in India. The 6-yearly Ardh Kumbh and 12-yearly Mahā Kumbh are held here. Mahā Kumbh 2025 (Jan 13–Feb 26) drew ~66 crore pilgrims — the largest human gathering in history. Daily bath here is said to wash away karma; death here grants mokṣa.

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📖 Stories

  • Narrative of Prayāgrāj Triveṇī Saṅgam
    The **Triveṇī Saṅgam** at Prayāgrāj — confluence of Ganga (visible), Yamuna (visible), and Sarasvatī (invisible, mythical) — is the most important pilgrimage-bath location in India. The 6-yearly **Ardh Kumbh** and 12-yearly **Mahā Kumbh** are held here. **Mahā Kumbh 2025** (Jan 13–Feb 26) drew ~66 crore pilgrims — the largest human gathering in history. Daily bath here is said to wash away karma; death here grants mokṣa.
    — Tradition

🪔 Worship Procedures

Daily rites
• tradition-specific

🛕 Principal Temples

🎊 Festivals

  • Annual Prayāgrāj Triveṇī Saṅgam festival
    Seasonally · 1–10 days

📜 Primary Scriptural Sources

  • Hindu primary textsscriptural/oral