Prayagraj: The sacred waters of Ganga has always been attracting millions ... Historian and former head of Medieval and Modern Department at Allahabad Central University Prof Yogeshwar Tiwari ...
Hilsa (Tenualosa ilisha), the queen of fish, the prized meal in any Bengali household, used to swim up the Ganga, against the monsoon freshet, all the way to Allahabad, to spawn. The young ones ...
Allahabad is known mainly for two things - the Ganga and the Kumbh Mela. You must check out the Triveni sangam in Allahabad to witness Hindu traditions and rituals. If you happen to visit ...
On Ganga Saptami in most of the Hindu pilgrimage places where River Ganga passes, like Triveni Sangam in Allahabad and Rishikesh, special pujas and prayers are offered by devotees. It is celebrated ...
Small brass pots containing water from river Ganga sealed with wax are found near the Sangam. These make a very good souvenir. Allahabad Boat Club offers a range of water sports on the Yamuna river.
Varanasi Authorities have stopped the Ganga Aarti performed at the ghats of Varanasi for the general public till February 5, considering a surge in crowd. Police Commissioner Mohit Agarwal has ...