The Maha Kumbh Mela, held every 12 years, is followed by the Ardh Kumbh Mela, held every 6 years. It is celebrated in Haridwar and Prayagraj. The Maha Kumbh Mela is held in Haridwar, Nashik, Ujjain, and Prayagraj. This time the Maha Kumbh Mela 2025 is being held in Prayagraj. It is a historic and spiritual occasion. Prayagraj is an ancient city, an important center of Indian culture. If you will see the Maha Kumbh Mela 2025, there are many good places to visit in Prayagraj. These places have religious importance and are special from the historical and cultural point of view. Let’s know about the 5 best places to visit in Prayagraj:
1. Shree Hanuman Ji Temple
Shri Hanuman Temple in Prayagraj is very important from the religious and faith point of view. This temple is considered to be one of the main temples of the city. This temple is a holy place for the devotees of Hanuman Ji. Many devotees come here every day during the Aarti time, to worship Hanuman ji and recite Hanuman Chalisa. The whole temple becomes devotional with the chants of the devotees. Here people pray for their wishes. There is a grand statue of Hanuman Ji here, one gets mental peace and blessings by seeing Hanuman Ji.
2. Shree Alopi Devi Temple
Shri Alopi Devi Temple is an important place among the Shakti Peeta’s. This temple is dedicated to Goddess Alopi Mata. This temple holds special significance for women. Worshiping Goddess Alopi Mata brings happiness, peace, and prosperity in life. Shri Alopi Devi Temple has wonderful architecture and along with it, the atmosphere here is also captivating which provides an environment for the devotees to meditate in devotion. During the Maha Kumbh Mela, a large number of devotees come here to worship in this temple.
3. Triveni Sangam
Triveni Sangam is the holy place where Mother Ganga, Mother Yamuna, and Mother Saraswati rivers meet. The confluence formed by the meeting of these three rivers is called Triveni Sangam. Triveni Sangam is like a ghat where sadhus from Akharas and lakhs of sadhus and common people from all over India come here to take a royal bath. First, all the Sadhu Maharaj take a royal bath, after that the common people take a bath. Bathing in Triveni Sangam purifies the mind and body. The atmosphere of worship and devotion happening on the banks of the Sangam is very grand and brilliant. At this place, you will get an understanding of Indian culture, spirituality, devotion, renunciation, and the goal of living life.
4. Khusro Bagh
Located in Lukarganj, Khusro Bagh is one of the most popular tourist places in Prayagraj. You can see the Mughal architecture in the structure of Khusro Bagh. Khusro Bagh has three mausoleums, which are beautifully designed. They pay tribute to Mughal royals, including Shah Begum, Khusro Mirza, and Nithar Begum. All of them were related to Akbar’s son Jahangir. The garden has guava trees and roses, which make the garden look lovely. It is one of the most beautiful places to visit in Prayagraj.
5. Anand bhavan
Anand Bhawan is a historically, politically, and culturally important landmark of Prayagraj. The construction of Anand Bhawan was started in 1900 by Motilal Nehru, a famous lawyer and freedom fighter. He built this house for his family and named it ‘Anand Bhawan’. This building was constructed to attain happiness and pleasure. Anand Bhawan was the residence of Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru, the first Prime Minister of India. Today it is a historic house museum. It also houses the Jawahar Planetarium. The mansion was donated to the Government of India by Indira Gandhi, daughter of Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru. Since then, the responsibility for its maintenance lies with the Government of India.