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
PrayÄgrÄj ā confluence of Ganga, Yamuna, Sarasvati
Hindu
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.