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Allahabad is synonymous to Sangam. 'Sangam' actually means confluence in Hindi. The city has been named so because it is situated on the confluence of Ganges, Yamuna and mythical river Saraswati. That is why; Allahabad is counted among the holiest of cities in India. A holy fair called Kumbh marks the place. These are of three types. The one that takes place every year is called 'Minor Kumbh'. Whereas the ones celebrated every 6 years and 12 years are called Ardh-Kumbh and Maha Kumbh respectively.
The Maha Kumbh that takes place every 12 years is the largest religious or for that matter, largest congregation of humankind on the earth. In the 1988 edition of Maha Kumbh, 15 million people took dip in a single day. Guinness Book holds the figure as a world record. During the Mela, whole of the city turns in to a camp of a sort. Separate camps are pitched on the bank of confluence for different sects of hermits who are always at war. There are as many as 13 different camps dedicated to various sub-sects of Vaishnavite and Shaivite sects. There are dedicated days for these dips that are calculated by astrologers.
Nevertheless, Allahabad is much more than that. There are other attractions too. Some of them like Alfred Park and Minto Park have historical importance where as some others like Allahabad University and IIIT is the temple of learning. The city is also known for its numerous museums that includes among others, Anand Bhawan and Allahabad Museum.
Best Time to Visit
The city experiences extreme climate, from scorching heat in summers to bone-chilling cold in winters. The most appropriate time to visit Allahabad is from October to March. The climate is ideal and more than perfect for sightseeing here.
Avoid planning a trip to this city during summers, when temperature rises to 45°C and makes the climate extremely dry and hot. The summer duration is from March to June. One must wear cotton clothes during this time to control perspiration.
Tourist attractions of Allahabad
Triveni Sangam
Popularly called as ‘Sangam,’ it is basically the confluence of three rivers-Ganga, Yamuna and Saraswati.? It is the venue for the famous Maha Kumbh Mela that takes place once in every 12 years. The water of Sangam is considered sacred and Hindus from all over the world come to take a holy dip in it to cleanse their sins.
Pilgrims hire a boat to reach the mesmerising convergence of water from river Ganges and Yamuna. During winters, colourful migratory birds fly don to Sangam from Central Asia and other parts of the world. Some of the common aerial visitors are Ruddy Shelduck, Cotton Teal, Cattle Egret and Gadwall.
Allahabad Fort
Located on the eastern bank of River Yamuna, this impressive fort is a splendid example of Indian craftsmanship. It was constructed by Emperor Akbar during 1583 A.D.
There are three entrances to the fort and it is fenced by 7m wall on all sides.
The entrance on the eastern wall will lead you to an underground temple called Patalpuri. It is one of the oldest temples in the city and it is presumed that Lord Rama had also visited it. ?
Khusro Bagh
It is a massive garden sited close to the Allahabad Junction. Huge walls surround the garden which contains the tombs of Khusrau Mirza, his mother Shah Begum and sister Sultan Nithar Begum. Khusrau was the eldest son of Mughal Emperor Jahangir.
The three mausoleums reflect a classic example of Mughal architecture. Exquisitely carved entrances, large chhatris and artistic designs etched on the walls look amazing. The tombs are made of sandstone.
Allahabad Museum
It is a national level museum erected in 1931 under the supervision of Allahabad Municipality. Its foundation stone was laid by Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru. Later in 1986, the Ministry of Culture asked the Allahabad Museum Society to take care of it.
Sculptures, terracotta artefacts, findings of Indus Valley, bronze seals and coins are put on display in the museum. Miniature paintings, documents in Sanskrit and various other antiquities can also be spotted in the museum.
Alfred Park
Now called as Chandra Shekhar Azad Park, it is a public park covering an area of 133acres and was carved out in 1870 to commemorate the visit of Prince Alfred. It boasts of being the biggest park in Allahabad.
A memorial stands at the exact point where the brave freedom fighter Chandra Shekar Azad had sacrificed his life in 1931. It also flaunts an Italian limestone-made canopy built by Sir James Digges La Touche in 1906.
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