Triveni Sangam
Triveni Sangam is a place in India where three rivers meet. It is very important in Hinduism because bathing at this place is believed to wash away sins and free a person from the cycle of rebirth.[1]
Triveni Sangam in Prayagraj
The most famous Triveni Sangam is in Prayagraj (formerly Allahabad) in the state of Uttar Pradesh. Here, the rivers Ganges, Yamuna, and the mythical Saraswati meet. The water of the Ganges is clear, the Yamuna looks greenish, and the Saraswati is said to be invisible.[2]
This Sangam is an important site for the Kumbh Mela, a big religious event held every 12 years. Many ashes of famous leaders, like Mahatma Gandhi and Atal Bihari Vajpayee, have been immersed here.[3]
Other Triveni Sangams in India
Gir Somnath
In Gujarat, another Triveni Sangam is near the Somnath temple in Gir Somnath district. Here, the rivers Hiran, Kapila, and Saraswati meet the Arabian Sea.[4]
Tamil Nadu
In Kooduthurai, Erode, Tamil Nadu, the rivers Kaveri, Bhavani, and Amudha meet. This is called the South Indian Triveni Sangam or "Dakshina Sangam."
West Bengal
In Tribeni, Hooghly district, the river Bhagirathi Hooghly splits into three distributaries: Ganga, Jamuna, and Saraswati. This place is also considered very holy.
Other Locations
- In Karnataka, at Bhagamandala, the rivers Kaveri, Kannike, and Sujyoti meet.
- In Telangana, at Kandakurthi, the rivers Godavari, Manjira, and Haridra meet.
- In Kerala, at Muvattupuzha, three rivers merge to form the Muvattupuzha River.
References
- ↑ Mohan, Vineeth (2016-09-19). "Places Connected To Lord Rama And Ramayana - Prayag". Retrieved 2025-01-18.
- ↑ "Triveni Sangam". Archived from the original on 2015-12-08. Retrieved 2025-01-18.
- ↑ Mulchandani, Anil Mulchandanianil. "Prayag". Times of India. Retrieved 2025-01-18.
- ↑ "Triveni Sangam". Gujarat Tourism. Retrieved 2025-01-18.