Daily Hindu Panchang
The confluence of the Ganga, Yamuna and Saraswati
Prayagraj is home to the Triveni Sangam, where the Ganga and Yamuna meet. Kumbh Mela is held here, and Magh Mela takes place every year on the riverbank.
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| Place | Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh |
|---|---|
| Known as | Triveni Sangam · Kumbh city |
| Best time | October to February. The Magh month snan dates draw the biggest crowds. |
| Time needed | 1 to 2 days |
| Nearest railway | Prayagraj Junction |
| Nearest airport | Prayagraj Airport (Bamrauli) |
Prayagraj, once called Allahabad, is where the Ganga and Yamuna meet, and the Saraswati is said to flow unseen below. The meeting point is called the Triveni Sangam, and bathing here is believed to wash away sins. It hosts the Maha Kumbh every twelve years, the Ardh Kumbh and the Magh Mela every year.
The city is much more than the Sangam. It has the Hanuman temple, the Bharadwaj Ashram, the Akshayavat, the Anand Bhawan of the Nehru family and a university town feel.
This guide helps you plan a clean, comfortable pilgrim visit with the right order of sights.
The Sangam is at the edge of the old city, near the Fort. The main sights are within 10 km. During Magh Mela and Kumbh, a temporary tent city is set up on the river bank, and roads change, so follow the official instructions.
Boats take you from the ghat to the exact meeting point of the rivers.
How many days do you have? Pick one and the plan changes.
A short stop from Varanasi or Chitrakoot.
A calm plan with enough time for rites.
For the Ram trail.
A pilgrim circuit through eastern Uttar Pradesh.
For Kalpavas or a long stay at the Magh Mela.
The confluence of the Ganga and Yamuna is the most sacred site. Pilgrims take a boat out to the meeting point and bathe or perform rites. The two waters are visibly different: the Ganga is lighter, the Yamuna greener.
Local tip: Agree the boat fare before sitting. Use the official counters where available.
A rare temple where Hanuman is shown reclining, near the Sangam. During floods, the river water reaches the temple, which is seen as the Ganga bathing the deity.
Local tip: Visit after your Sangam bath.
Inside the Allahabad Fort is a sacred banyan tree, Akshayavat, and the underground Patalpuri temple. Access depends on the army, so check opening rules.
Local tip: Carry photo ID for entry.
The ashram of the sage Bharadwaj, where Ram is said to have stopped on his way to exile. It is quiet and has a few small shrines.
Local tip: Combine with Anand Bhawan nearby.
Alopi Devi Mandir is a Shakti Peeth known for having no idol, with a palanquin worshipped instead. Mankameshwar is an old Shiva temple on the Yamuna bank.
Local tip: Go early in the morning for a quieter visit.
| Magh Mela (January to February) | The main bathing season. Very cold mornings, very large crowds. |
|---|---|
| Kumbh years | The biggest gathering on earth. Book months ahead and follow official rules. |
| October to March | The best weather. |
| Summer | Extremely hot. The river is low. |
Hotels are in Civil Lines and near the station. During the Mela, tent camps are set up on the river bank. Book through official channels only.
Try kachori sabzi, samosa, imarti and the famous Allahabad guava in winter. Many dharamshalas offer simple meals.
Check the dates for this year on our festival calendar, and choose a shubh time using the muhurat pages.
Darshan timings, booking rules and road conditions change, so confirm them with the temple trust or local authority before you travel.
One day covers the Sangam, Hanuman Mandir and a few temples. Two days is relaxed.
Early morning. Magh Mela days like Mauni Amavasya are especially holy but very crowded.
The Maha Kumbh is held every twelve years. Check the official Mela authority for the next date.
Yes at the marked areas. Do not go into deep water and keep children close.
Access depends on the fort rules. Check the current opening before you go.
October to February. The Magh month snan dates draw the biggest crowds.
Plan 1 to 2 days.
The nearest railway station is Prayagraj Junction. The nearest airport is Prayagraj Airport (Bamrauli). Check current road and train timings before you travel.
Kumbh and Magh Mela; Makar Sankranti snan; Mauni Amavasya snan; Basant Panchami snan.
On 13 November 2026, the tithi is Shukla Chaturthi and Rahu Kaal is 10:25 AM to 11:47 AM, worked out for Prayagraj's own sunrise.
Boat at the Triveni Sangam: juggadery, CC BY-SA 2.0, source.
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