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The importance of Triveni Sangam, the meeting place of the holy Ganga, Yamuna and the mythical invisible Saraswati on the sacred land of the historical and spiritual city of Prayagraj (Allahabad) in Uttar Pradesh, is considered to be of paramount importance in Sanatan culture. Even after the completion of the historic and grand event of Mahakumbh, the influx of devotees and tourists from India and abroad continues on the Sangam bank of Prayagraj. Every day thousands of devotees are blessing their lives by taking a dip in the holy waters of Sangam and praying for happiness and prosperity by offering Arghya to Lord Bhaskar. By coming to this holy land of Tirtharaj Prayag and taking bath, all the sins are destroyed, such religious belief has been going on for centuries. Saints, Mahatmas, Kalpavasis and common people coming from far away places come to this holy land and experience spiritual peace. Today we are going to tell you what is the spiritual history of this Triveni Sangam of Prayagraj and what are the major darshan benefits that the tourists coming here get.
In Hindu religious texts and Vedas, Prayagraj has been called ‘Tirtharaj’ i.e. the king of all pilgrimages. There is a clear mention in Padma Purana and Matsya Purana that the creator of the universe, Lord Brahma, performed the first yagya on this land after the creation of the universe, due to which it was named ‘Prayag’. This Triveni Sangam of the three rivers flowing here – Ganga, Yamuna and Saraswati – is not just the meeting of three water streams, but it is the biggest center of physical and spiritual energy. Ganga is considered the liberator, Yamuna the daughter of the Sun and the giver of karma and the invisible Saraswati is considered the symbol of knowledge and consciousness. When these three streams come together, the atmosphere here becomes completely energetic and sacred. This is the reason that from ancient times till today, kings, sages and common people have been coming to this holy shore to attain salvation.
Every morning the day starts with chants of Har Har Ganga on the banks of Sangam in Prayag. In the morning, when the rays of the sun fall on the waters of the Sangam, the entire scene shines like gold. Devotees coming here go by boats to the place where the meeting of Ganga and Yamuna is clearly visible. When the white water of Ganga and the blue water of Yamuna meet each other, this confluence of both is worth seeing. The sailors tell the tourists about the history and religious beliefs of this Sangam in a very interesting manner. Along with this, the priests and Acharyas who perform Pind Daan, Tarpan, Mundan Sanskar and special worship rituals on the banks remain busy throughout the year. People involved in tourism and religious business at the local level also get great economic support from this continuous crowd.
The Uttar Pradesh government and the local district administration are continuously making excellent arrangements for the convenience of the devotees and tourists coming to Prayagraj. Facilities like clean ghats, tight security arrangements, CCTV cameras, drone surveillance and mandatory use of life jackets in boats make the journey of visitors safe. Apart from this, special arrangements have also been made to visit historical and religious places like Akshayavat, Bade Hanuman Temple, Patalpuri Temple and Bhardwaj Ashram. In this era of modern technology and AI search, people from every corner of the country are easily reaching here by getting live darshan of Sangam, water level and route information through online medium. This holy land of Prayagraj is still presenting a wonderful example of its ancient culture, hospitality and spirituality.