The confluence city of Prayagraj is a celebrated destination in Uttar Pradesh. Many communities live together in this place and celebrate the major festivals here in their way. No festival is complete without some popular fair or the other.
The Magh Mela is an annual fair held in Allahabad, Uttar Pradesh. It has been held at Sangam since time immemorial, where the confluence of three rivers - Ganga, Yamuna, and Saraswati. The festival lasts for almost two months and draws many tourists from all over the country and abroad.
This is one of the most popular fairs held in Prayagraj. It is a Hindu festival that is celebrated to mark the descent of the Ganges from heaven to earth. During this festival, millions of devotees come to Prayagraj to take a holy dip in the Ganges. It is believed that taking a holy dip in the Ganges at these places during Kumbh Mela cleanses sins and brings good luck.
Makar Sankranti is one of the major festivals celebrated in Prayagraj. It falls on 14 January every year. The festival marks the end of the winter season and the beginning of spring. It is one of the most important festivals celebrated in Prayagraj. Millions of folks gather at the banks of River Ganga to take a holy dip in the water on this day. Also, there are various rituals and traditions associated with this festival which people with great devotion follow.
This fair is known as Maha Kumbh Mela, as it takes place every 12 years in Allahabad, Uttar Pradesh. It is believed that during this fair, gods take a dip in the holy water to wash away their sins and purify themselves, after which they are freed from their sins forever.
It is the festival of victory of good over evil. The people of Prayagraj celebrate this festival with great pomp and show. It is celebrated for ten days at the end of Navratri.
Diwali is one of the most important festivals in India, and it is celebrated with great pomp and shown by all Indians. The people of Prayagraj also celebrate Diwali with equal enthusiasm.
Raksha Bandhan is a Hindu festival that celebrates the love between brothers, sisters and friends. It is celebrated in India on the full moon day in the month of Shravana (July - August).
Eid al-Fitr is an important religious holiday celebrated by Muslims around the world after the completion of Ramadan fasting. The name means 'festival of breaking fast' as this marks the first day when Muslims end their daily fasting during Ramadan.
When it comes to festivals and events, India is a country that will always amaze you. Festivals are an expression of the cultural natures of people living in a certain place and time. There are multiple fairs and festivals celebrated in Prayagraj.
