Historic places to visit in Prayagraj during Kumbh Mela

Historic places to visit in Prayagraj during Kumbh Mela

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Mahakumbh will be organised in Prayagraj from January 13 to February 26.

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This is the biggest festival for those who believe in Sanatan Dharma.

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Prayagraj, where history and spirituality converge, is a perfect destination, especially during the Kumbh Mela. See some must-see historic sites in Prayagraj.

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Triveni Sangam: The confluence of the three rivers, the Ganga, Yamuna, and Saraswati.

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Built by Emperor Akbar in 1583, this fort stands as a symbol of Mughal architecture and is located near the Sangam.

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Anand Bhawan, once the Nehru family's residence, is now a museum showcasing India's freedom struggle.

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Khusro Bagh, a Mughal-era garden, houses the tombs of Prince Khusro, son of Emperor Jahangir, and his family, showcasing exquisite Mughal architecture.

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Chandra Shekhar Azad Park or Alfred Park, commemorates the bravery of revolutionary freedom fighter Chandra Shekhar Azad. He was engaged in a fierce gun fight with the British in this park in 1931.

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Bharadwaj Ashram, featured in Tulsidas’s Ramacharitmanas, is celebrated as the spot where Ram and Sita visited Sage Bharadwaj during their journey into exile.

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All Saints Cathedral was built in the late 19th century and today stands remarkably as a colonial structure. The Anglican Church has a Gothic style of architecture.

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