Are you tired of searching for interesting, fun facts about visiting places and want a quick read? Prayagraj is one of the most famous pilgrimage sites for Hindus. It is situated on the banks of the revered Ganga river and hence is also known as "Varanasi". Today, we will take a glance at some interesting facts about Prayag.
It was during the rule of Akbar; Allahabad was renamed as Prayagraj during his visit to Allahabad in 1575 AD. Akbar's visit to Allahabad marked an important milestone in India's history. During this time, Akbar proposed a plan to build a new city near Allahabad, later known as Shah Jahanabad (present-day Old Delhi).
The oldest mention of Prayag is found in Rigveda, which is approximately 4000 years old. The word Prayag has its root in prayaschit (meaning purification). This is because this place was considered holy and pious by people.
Prayagraj is located at the confluence of Yamuna, Ganga and Saraswati rivers. It is believed that there were once seven holy rivers — Saraswati, Sindhu, Vipra, Bhadra, Godavari, Kaveri and Narmada — but now only three remain: Saraswati River disappeared after Saraswathi Puja at Prayag. In contrast, Ganga and Yamuna remained constant throughout history.
Hanuman Mandir is one of the oldest temples in Prayagraj, dating back to 1700 AD. It was built by King Man Singh Tomar and has been rebuilt several times, most recently in 1751 AD by Maharaja Suheldev. The temple has a rich history and many interesting stories associated with it.
The Prime Minister's city is not just a capital; it also has the potential to be a tourist destination and an industrial hub shortly. The Union government has named it one of the top ten smart cities in India. Several projects have been planned for Prayagraj to make it a smart city with an integrated transport system, adequate water supply and sanitation facilities, clean energy and waste management systems etc.
Prayagraj, is considered one of the seven holy cities for Hindus. People say that taking a bath in River Ganga at Prayagraj can wash away all sins committed by a person during their lifetime. This makes Prayagraj one of the most visited pilgrimage sites in India.
Prayagraj is an important bird-watching destination in India due to its location on the confluence of two major rivers, Ganga and Yamuna, which attracts many migratory birds during winter from November till March every year.
If you plan to travel to Prayagraj anytime soon and do not know much about the city, hopefully, this article can serve as a helpful guide. Now you've got five quick facts that you can use to impress your friends at your next gathering. If you have any further questions about these interesting facts, comment below! Have fun!
