Triveni Sangam

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The sacred Sangam is the confluence of three of the holiest rivers in Hindu mythology - Ganga, Yamuna and the mythical Saraswati. The place of confluence of these rivers is of great religious significance to the Hindus as it is believed that at this spot that few drops of the nectar fell from the hands of the gods, and therefore taking a bath in the water here will wash out all your sins. According to Hindu mythology, it is also at this spot that Lord Brahma had performed the Prakishta Yagna. At the point of meeting, the Ganga is only 4ft deep whereas the Yamuna is 40 ft deep.

During the Kumbh Mela, a religious festival that is held once every 12 years and is said to attract one of the largest gatherings of human beings to one place. During the Kumbh Mela, the Triveni Sangam takes on an especially holy significance as one of the main event is a ritual bath at the banks of the river and at the Triven Sangam.

Also called Sangam, Triveni Sangam is the meeting of three rivers: river Ganga, river Yamuna, and the mythical and invisible Saraswathi. The confluence offers excellent view during the sunrise and the sunset. Kumbh Mela (held once in 12 years), Ardhkumbh Mela (held once in 6 years), and Maha Mela (held every year) are held on the banks of the Sangam, during which periods hundred thousands of pilgrims throng to the place to take holy dip in the confluence.

The turbid and light yellow colour water of the Ganga merges with the green colour water of the Yamuna, resulting in a spectacular view for the visitors. River Saraswathi is hoped to flow underneath the earth and contacts the other 2 rivers.

Based on the Hindu mythology, nectar came out of the pitcher from the hands of the Lord Shiva; so a wash in Triveni Sangam will cleanse off all the sins.

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