Allahabad
Allahabad is a place to rest where the remains of the dead lived for the ethereal abode, and off to their eternal cycle of birth and rebirth. There is also a land, made in some of India’s most charismatic people either accept or birth that their permanent residence.
Allahabad city is located in Uttar Pradesh, at a distance of 238 km from state capital Lucknow, is one of the holiest cities in India and a outstanding center for culture, administration and education. The city is mentioned in the scriptures like the Vedas, Puranas, Ramayana and Mahabharata, as Prayag. The city is particularly sacred to Hindus, it is to meet the Ganges, Yamuna and the mythical Saraswati to be.
By the confluence of three rivers, it is also known as Sangam. Sangam is the spot of many sacred fairs and rituals, and attracts thousands of pilgrims all over the year. Kumbh Mela is one of them, here handhelds every twelve years. Akbar visited Prayag in 1575 AD and founded a new town called Illahabad, which is now Allahabad city. The city was an important cantonment during the British Raj and has some attractive bits and pieces of majestic architecture. Beginning of the 20th Century, it was mainly the center of education in the country.
Thanks to a strong and long historical, political and religious background, Allahabad, one of the most popular tourist destinations in India, offers a variety of tourist attractions that are considered among the best attractions in Uttar Pradesh.
Places of Interest and Must to visit in Allahabad:
Kumbh Mela is held every 12 years, the biggest festival in northern India fairs. It attracts millions of devotees from all over the world gathered in Allahabad on the banks of the holy river to wash their sins and gain salvation. If Kumbh falls on a Monday, it says Somvati Amavasya and is considered the most appropriate moment. Immerse yourself in the Sangam at the moment to improve intellectual performance is diverse. The last Kumbh Mela was held at the Sangam in January 2001.
Sangam is one of the holiest places of the Hindus. Located about 7 km from Civil Lines, is a meeting point of three holy rivers Ganges, Yamuna and the mythical Saraswati. Pandas (priests) are shown here sits on a small platform performance puja and assist the devout in their ritual purification in shallow waters. Sangam is a center of activity every 12 years when it hosts the Kumbh Mela.
Allahabad Fort - Strategic location Prayag proved decisive motivation of Akbar built near Fort Sangam AD 1583rd Art, architecture, design, craftsmanship and respect for strength. The Indian army is now using only part of the fortress and is open to visitors. This huge, magnificent fort has three outstanding galleries flanked by high towers. Visitors can see the Ashoka Pillar, Saraswati Kup (see well, “says the source of the river Saraswati) and Jodhabai Palace.
Patalpuri Temple and Akshaya Vat - It is an underground temple inside the fort is located. The temple is the place where Lord Rama worshiped once known. It also finds mention in the travelogue of the Chinese traveler Hiuen Tsang who visited India, 644 AD. Famous Akshaye Tax (literally) immortal tree, one of the most revered trees of the Hindus, is also in the interior of the temple. Permission of the Ordnance Depot or tourist office, it is necessary to visit the temple and Akshaye Patalpuri Vat.
Anand Bhawan is the ancestral home of the Nehru. Here’s a look at the lifestyle of the family, which is kept for a long time the most important political dynasty status in India. Anand Bhawan is now home to one of the finest museums in India and memorabilia of the Nehru-Gandhi family.
Swaraj Bhawan, near Anand Bhawan, the house, where he was born, the former Prime Minister of India Mrs. Indira Gandhi. Built Pt. Moti Lal Nehru, was donated the building to the nation in 1930, are used as the headquarters of the Congress Committee.
Khusrau Bagh- This is a large garden where the tombs of Khusrau, his sister, and his Rajput mother are located. Khusrau was the son of Emperor Jahangir who had made many unsuccessful attempts to assassinate his father and take the reigns in his hands. However, his own brother Shahjahan in the end murdered him.
Hanuman Mandir is an only one of its kind temple in the vicinity of Fort Allahabad. It is an ideal place for the image-lying monkey god Hanuman. This is the only temple to have Hanuman in a supine position. Although very small temple, it is pushed hundreds of believers every day.
Allahabad Museum is located near Chandra Shekhar Azad Park. Its main attractions are the paintings of Nicholas Roerich, Rajasthani miniatures, terracotta figurines, coins and stone sculptures from the second century BC to modern times. The Museum has eighteen galleries and is open daily from 10 am to 5 clock every day except Monday.
Alopi Devi Temple is situated in Alopibagh, is one of the Goddess Lalita Devi Shaktipithas (also known as Tripura Sundari and the Red Goddess). It is the unique temple, presiding deity in the form of small wooden Jhula (Swing), which is placed over the marble platform. This place is very near to the holy Sangam where the rivers Ganges, Yamuna and the legendary Sarasvati meet. Kumbh Mela ground is very near to this place.
Andawa Jain temple is located 20 km from Allahabad. The temple is enshrined the idol of Bhagwan Adinath. Many pilgrims visit here to pay a tribute to Bhagwan. Andawa is the birthplace and tapobhoomi of Bhagawan Reshabdev.
Mankameshwar temple in Allahabad is situated on the banks of the river Yamuna and Saraswati Ghat. The temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva. Every Monday in the month of the Hindu ‘Sawan’ is very promising and many devotees visit the temple during this time.
Beni Madhav Temple is a highly respected shrine and an ancient temple dedicated to Lakshminarayan. It is place where Chaitanya Mahaprabhu is believed to have paid his homage. Thousands of devotees visit the shrine every year.
Tourist Places nearby Allahabad:
Bhita: (An archeological site, Bhita, on the banks of the Yamuna River, is about 20 km south of Allahabad. Recent excavations at this point brought to light the remains of an ancient city dating back to 300 BC. Excavations have revealed here a group of objects such as images of Lord Shiva and goddess Parvati, figurines of seated women and votive tanks. These antiques are as remnants of the old city wall dates from the Gupta and Mauryan period. A museum housing stone and metal seals and various terracotta statues is also located here.
Jhusi (Pratisthan Puri) : With many ashrams and temples, Jhusi (Pratisthan Puri) is a quiet place of peace offering to the visitor. It is almost 9 km from Allahabad, and can take a taxi, bus be achieved, ships, etc. This place is best for people looking for mental peace and spiritual healing.
Shringverpur is a historic city located about 40 km from Allahabad. It was once the capital of the Kingdom Nishadraj (King of the sailors). Legend has it that Lord Rama stayed here during night out into the woods. Before the procedure Rama over Ganga in his boat were his feet washed Nishadraj. The village is more famous as the capital of Nishadraja. Shringverpur is an otherwise sleepy village that is gaining prominence slowly and steadily. Shringverpur have revealed a temple of Shringi Rishi by excavation works.
Kara is an historical and religious center in Kaushambi District, on the banks of the Ganges at a distance of about 70 km from Allahabad. Kara’s claim to fame Shital Devi Temple. Once the provincial capital of the Mughals, is the landscape with the ruins of Kara, are scattered up to 3.5 kilometers along the Ganges area. In addition to the Shital Devi Temple, Jama Masjid, Samadhi of Sant Maluku dedicated Das, Hanuman temple, Kshetrapal Bhairav temple; Kaleshwar Mahadev Temple, Dargah of Khwaja Karak and Shivala Maharishi Ashram are the main attraction of Kara.
Kaushambi (62 km) is traditionally place connected with the Mahabharata. Kaushambi is a newly created district out of Allahabad. It is pre-dominantly a Muslim dominated area but after the partition of India. The city was once a great Buddhist center. Lord Buddha is believed to have visited Kaushambi twice to deliver discourses. The ruins of the old fortress and the monastery suggests ancient site. Main attraction of Kaushambi is Sheetla Temple, a goddes associated with power and the worshipping of the goddess is said to impart powers to the devotees.
Garhwa is an interesting trip spot around the provision of Allahabad. In fact, Garhwa definitely worth a visit tourist spot during your tour to Allahabad. The place is famous ruins of one of the most beautiful temples in Purvanchal. The square at the head thing, but slowly and steadily, it is picked up in the hot list. In fact, Garhwa definitely worth a visit for researchers and visitors. District is surrounded by river Sone in the north, Chhatisgarh and Palamau district in the south; Palamau district in the east and Sarguja District of Chhatisgarh and Sonebhadra district in western UP.