For the same reason, a lot of boatmen who ferry you to the Sangam might try to force you to get some pooja or the other done - unless you really want to do that, be very clear that you don't want any religious services at all. The pundits here are highly revered, and they frequently team up with the boatmen, so if you are rude to them you might end up having to fight with everyone around you. If you are not here for any religious purpose, and just want to visit the confluence point for pleasure, be very clear with the pandits and stay totally clear of them - while being as respectful as possible.Do remember that the bargaining is extremely heavy - if they quote 1,000 for something you might eventually be able to get it done for 100. If you are here for any religious poojas to be performed, be sure to talk to the pundits about how much they will charge you before actually asking them to do anything for you - otherwise, they will almost certainly quote an absurdly high amount after the pooja. Like most religious sites in India, you need to be extremely careful while talking to the pandits here.
A lot of people also visit the Sangam for immersing the mortal remains of their loved ones. A lot of pundits sit by the sides of the river and perform different kinds of Pooja for the well being of the families and their prosperity.
It is also believed that a dip in the holy waters aids in the purification of the individual, and even releases him or her from the endless cycle of birth and rebirth. According to myths, the Prakrista Yajna was also performed here by Lord Brahma, and that Lord Rama visited Allahabad when he was in exile. This makes Allahabad the Tirthraja or The King of Holy Places, and this is also why the Kumbh Mela is organised here. The place is known as Triveni Sangam because this is the point of amalgamation of the three holy rivers, along with the mythological legend that drops of nectar, which can turn mortals to immortals, fell on this spot on the earth during the battle between the Gods and the demons. It is also believed that the Saraswati River flows underneath the surface. It is mentioned in the sacred texts multiple times that Saraswati meets Ganga and Yamuna in Prayaga, which is the ancient name for Allahabad. The Triveni Sangam is an extremely holy site, and there are many myths associated with it. The Kumbh Mela attracts tourists not only from India but from all across the world, who are fascinated with the culture and traditions of India and get a chance to witness these processions in all their grandeur. Thousands of devotees also visit the Kumbh Mela for purposes other than purification they offer pind to their deceased ancestors and get numerous poojas performed for their prosperity and well being. When this holy bath is taken during the special dates that have been assigned for spiritual bathing at the time of the Kumbh Mela, the influence is a thousand times stronger. It is believed that a bath in these pure waters increases the bather's purification by hundred times. Millions of these devotees happily leave behind all pleasures of a comfortable life to take a bath at this holy confluence during the majestic Kumbh Mela that takes place every twelve years. Owing to the religious significance of the place, the Kumbh Mela that takes place at Triveni Sangam is of an altogether different level and attracts thousands and thousands of devotees from all across the nation. The water is clean enough at the Triveni Sangam for a bath, especially during the winters and also not very deep, so it is fun to take a dip in the water here.
Hence, devotees who want can take a bath right at the confluence point. There are also makeshift wooden banks made at the Sangam. If you take a boat ride to the gently flowing waters of Ganga and Yamuna, you'll be able to make out the difference in colours of water from the two rivers. The brownish Ganga meeting the slightly greenish Yamuna is indeed a sight to behold. Moreover, the Sangam itself is a beautiful and peaceful place to visit. According to Hindu mythology, taking a bath in the holy Triveni Sangam is supposed to flush away all the sins and free you from the cycle of rebirth. the Panchanga.Īll three rivers Ganga, Yamuna, and Saraswati are highly revered rivers in Indian mythology, and hence the confluence point of these rivers hold tremendous religious importance. The exact date of the Mela is determined according to the Hindu calendar i.e. It is one of the places where the Kumbh Mela is held once every 12 years. It is the meeting point of three rivers - Ganga, Yamuna, and Saraswati (which is a mythical river, supposed to have dried up more than 4,000 years ago). One of the holiest places in Central India, Triveni Sangam is located about 7 kilometres away from Civil Lines in Allahabad (Prayagraj).
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