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The spiritual festival Maha Kumbh Mela 2025 in Prayagraj has begun with the first bathing ceremony at Shani Snan. For the next 45 days, Prayagraj will become a lively city thanks to religious ceremonies mingled with global pilgrims who practice traditional music.
The top 10 places in Prayagraj
Beyond its famous Ganga-Yamuna-Saraswati River convergence site Allahabad now named Prayagraj serves crucial cultural, spiritual and historical functions.
The city serves two roles as a major religious destination for Maha Kumbh Mela while holding centuries of importance for its cultural and spiritual activities. So, let’s explore the top 10 famous places in Prayagraj.
1. Visiting places in Prayagaraj: Triveni Sangam Prayagraj
The former Allahabad city of Prayagraj offers many attractions besides its famous river convergence. Beyond its Maha Kumbh Mela role, the city has sustained cultural, historical, and spiritual value for multiple centuries. Our exploration will focus on the top ten well-known sites in Prayagraj.
2. Famous temple in Prayagraj: Shankar Viman Mandapam
People recognize Prayagraj for the Sangam site where the Ganga, Yamuna, and Saraswati rivers unite. The main river serves as the home of Kumbh Mela's grand spiritual meeting. Tempering yourself in the river removes all your wrongdoings to free you from prior bad deeds.
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3. Famous temple in Prayagraj Shri Beni Madhav Temple
In Prayagraj's oldest temple stands Beni Madhav temple where people worship Lord Vishnu who appears as Madhav. People can find this popular temple under both names as it stands next to the Ganga River. It is believed that doing Parikrama around this temple will fulfill wishes.
4. Best places near Prayagraj: Akshaya Vat
Since its establishment 300 years ago people have recognized the banyan tree at Akshay Vat. Visitors to Prayagraj Maha Kumbh Mela 2025 should plan a trip to Akshaya Vat. Akshaya Vat stands as an everlasting banyan tree because its roots reach under the Saraswati River. According to legends Brahma, Vishnu, and Shiva shaped what later became known as Akshaya Vat.
5. Famous temple in Prayagraj: Bade or Lette Hanuman Temple
At Bade or Lette Hanuman Mandir, the temple houses a 6 to 7-foot-deep underground Hanuman statue. This temple stands apart because its sacred statue rests in a resting position. This is the only temple where the idol is in a reclining position. Also, after destroying Lanka, Lord Hanuman rested here.
6. Famous temple in Prayagraj: Mankemeshwar Temple
Mankemeshwar temple is situated near the banks of the Yamuna and Saraswati Rivers. The temple is also known as Pishach Mochan Tirtha, and the word Mankeshmeshwar means the god who fulfills wishes. Also, lord Ram built a black stone Shivling for the goddess Sita at this temple.
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7. Best place in Prayagraj: Bharadwaj Ashram
During Kali-yuga the Sapta Rishis Bhardwaj built the Bharadwaj ashram. The spiritual retreat lies next to the Ganga River. This is where people should come to practice meditation and experience inner quiet. The ashram will help Lord Ram Sita and Lakshman develop their spiritual practice as they live in exile.
8. Near places of Kumbh Mela: Takshakeshwar Nath
Takshakeshwar Nath is also known as Bada Shivalya. This temple is almost 5000 years old and the temple has idols of lord Ganesha, Maa Durga, lord Kartikeya, lord Hanuman, and 5 Shiva lingams. Also, this temple is situated on the banks of the Yamuna River, attracting many people during the Sawan month.
9. Famous place in Prayagraj: Nag Vasuki Temple
Nag Vasuki is a temple of snake God, Vasuki is famous for its mythological story about Samudra Manthan. Lord Vasuki is the King of serpents and rested here after Samudra Manthan. Also visiting this temple and offering milk will relieve the people from Kaal Sarpa Dosha.
10. Best place in Prayagraj: Kalyan Devi Temple
Kalyan Devi temple is must must-visit place. It has a 32-inch great idol of Maa Kalyani, and people from all over the work come here to take the blessings of Maa Kalyani Devi. Also, Prayag Mahatmya mentioned that Devi Kalyani is one of the Shakti Peethas that blesses with success, wealth, and fame.
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