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 · At a Glance
Mantra
Tradition-specific
- Sacred Colours
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- Sacred Offerings
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Primary Scriptures
1 source- Hindu primary textsscriptural/oral
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.
Wisdom Graph: Divine Associations
MantraTradition-specific
- Offerings
- tradition-specific
- Sacred colours
- tradition-specific
🪔 Worship Procedures
- Daily rites
- • tradition-specific
🛕 Principal Temples
- Main shrine of Prayāgrāj Triveṇī SaṅgamVaries📍 Prayagraj (Allahabad), Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh, IndiaFestivals: Annual festivalPrayāgrāj — confluence of Ganga, Yamuna, Sarasvati
🎊 Festivals
- Annual Prayāgrāj Triveṇī Saṅgam festivalSeasonally · 1–10 days
📜 Primary Scriptural Sources
Sources & provenance
🎓 1 Scholarly📖 1 Tertiary
- 🎓Scholarly sourceBookHindu tradition sources
- 📖Supporting referenceGazetteerPrayagraj Gazetteer