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Panch Prayag (Pañcha prayāga) is an expression in Hindu religious ethos, specifically used to connote the five sacred river confluences in the Garhwal Himalayas in the state of Uttarakhand, India.
- Vishnuprayag. The first of the famous Panch Prayag, Vishnuprayag is the place where River Vishnu Ganga (known as Alaknanda after this point) meets River Dhauliganga.
- Nandprayag. Nandaprayag is the place of confluence of River Alaknanda and Nandakini, in the Chamolidistrict of Uttarakhand. According to belief, Nandprayaggot its name from the Yadava King, Nanda.
- Karnaprayag. Around 174 km from Rishikesh, Karnaprayag is where Pindar River, originating from Pindar glacier, joins with Alaknanda River. Located in the Chamoli region, Karnaprayag gets its name from Karna, the warier from Mahabharata.
- Rudraprayag. Rudraprayagis a holy town located on the confluence of River Mandakini with Alaknanda. It is named after Lord Shiva, who is also called Rudra, as several legends relate this place with Shiva.
- Vishnuprayag. The spot where the waters of Satopanth and Bhagirath Kharak glaciers meet is the point of origin of Alaknanda River. The river flows in front of one of the most sacred temples of Vishnu, the Badrinath temple.
- Nandprayag. Over here, Alaknanda River is joined by Nandakini River at about 1,358 meters of height in the Chamoli district of Uttarakhand. As per a popular belief, Nandprayag got its name from the Yadava King, Nanda.
- Karnaprayag. Around 174 km from Rishikesh, Karnaprayag is the place where Pindar River, coming from Pindar glacier, amalgamates with Alaknanda River. Located in Chamoli district, the sacred confluence gets its name from Karna, the warrier from Mahabharata.
- Rudraprayag. Rudrprayag celebrates the convergence of Mandakini with Alaknanda. It is named after Lord Shiva, who is also known as Rudra, as many of the legends relate this place with Shiva.
Panch Prayag. Five revered sites in Uttarakhand where five rivers merge into River Alaknanda to ultimately form the holy River Ganges (Ganga) is called Panch Prayag (in Hindi, 'panch' means five and 'prayag' means confluence).
Panch Prayag are the sacred sites where Alaknanda River meets with other rivers in the Himalayas. Learn about the significance, history and temples of each Panch Prayag and how to visit them during Char Dham Yatra.
Panch Prayag is a pilgrimage circuit of five holy places in Uttarakhand where the rivers Alaknanda and its tributaries meet. Learn about the legends, temples, and routes of Vishnuprayag, Nandprayag, Karnaprayag, Rudraprayag, and Devprayag.
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Panch Prayag (Pañca prayaga) is an expression in Hindu religious ethos, specifically used to connote the five sacred river confluences in the Garhwal Himalayas in the state of Uttarakhand, India.
