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Prayagraj ( ISO: Prayāgarāja; / ˈpreɪəˌɡrɑːdʒ, ˈpraɪə -/ ), formerly known as Allahabad or Ilahabad, is a metropolis in the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh. [8] [9] It is the administrative headquarters of the Prayagraj district, the most populous district in the state and 13th most populous district in India and the Prayagraj division.
Prayagraj is one of the oldest cities in India. It is crowned in ancient scriptures as ‘Prayag’ or ‘Teertharaj’ and is considered the holiest of pilgrimage centres of India. View More. AT A GLANCE. Area: 5,482 Sq.Km. Population: 59,54,000. Language: Hindi. Male: 31,32,000. Villages: 3178. Female: 28,23,000. WHAT'S NEW. ULB Election 2022. Tenders.
Prayagraj Municipal Corporation is the Municipal Corporation responsible for the civic infrastructure and administration of the city of Prayagraj in India. The organization is also known as PMC or PNN.
Best tourist places to visit in Prayagraj, Things to do in & around Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh - Explore top sightseeing attractions in Prayagraj like Waterfalls, Lakes, Heritage & Pilgrimage sites along with popular activities like Trekking, Wildlife Safari, Boating & Camping.
In this article, we will take you on a journey through the famous places to visit in Prayagraj (Allahabad), giving you a glimpse into the spiritual ( Prayagraj Kumbh Mela) and historical wonders that await you.
Dec 11, 2018 · Prayagraj lies at Sangam or the Confluence of the Ganga, Yamuna and mythical Saraswati rivers. It is believed to be the second oldest city in India and plays a central role in Hindu scriptures. The Mughal Emperor Akbar named it Illahabad, or the city of God, which the British changed to Allahabad.
Positioned along the sacred sangam, the confluence of three holy rivers - Ganga, Yamuna and the mystical Saraswati, the city of Prayagraj (once known as Allahabad), in Uttar Pradesh, is a popular pilgrimage destination for Hindus.
Prayagraj is crowned in ancient scriptures as ‘Prayag’, ‘Prayagraj’ or ‘Teertharaj’ and is considered the holiest of pilgrimage centres of India. The Kumbh held in every six years and Mahakumbh in every 12 years at Prayagraj (Sangam) are the largest gatherings of pilgrims on this earth.
Prayagraj (Hindi: प्रयागराज Prayāgrāj ), formerly Allahabad, is one of the holiest cities in India, is in Uttar Pradesh. About 80 million people are expected to visit the Kumbh Mela, a Hindu pilgrimage in Prayagraj.
Jul 6, 2024 · Prayagraj, city, southern Uttar Pradesh state, northern India. It is situated at the confluence of the Ganges (Ganga) and Yamuna (Jumna) rivers, about 65 miles (100 km) west-northwest of Varanasi (Benares).
