Kumbh Mela
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Prayag, as it was earlier called, is one of the largest cities in the state Uttar Pradesh. Being located at the confluence of 3 sacred Indian rivers- Ganga, Yamuna and Saraswati i.e Triveni (the point where these three sacred rivers meet), the city enjoys its prime importance in terms of pilgrimage. The city is considered as the pious city by the Hindus. The Allahabad today is said to be a perfect mix of politically aware and spiritually conscious bunch of people. The city has a rich history to its credit. The city is tagged as the first place where the Aryans are believed to have settled. This city has played a significant role in terms of learning right from the ancient time. The city is an adobe to the best of the institutions. A number of universities operate here for the purpose of imparting higher education to the youth of the country. The remarkable architecture dating back to the British era and the reign of Nawabs is one of the prime factors for a great number of footfall in the city. Every evening, the pooja is performed by the pandas at the Sangam ghat to offer prayer to the river to bless with peace.
Allahabad Railway station
Allahabad Railway station
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The Allahabad railway station is the headquarter for the North Central railway zone and its rail services connect the city to every nook and corner of the country. Being the headquarter, the Food in Allahabad Railway Station can be easily booked with just a single mouse click. Pick your favourite food and get it served right at the seat. If you are worried about how to book food in train, then log on the website and follow the instructions. The process is a child’s play.
Allahabad cuisine
The city is a foodie’s paradise. One can expect here the Mughalai and Awadhi cuisine as the prominent ones. Dum biryani, mutton, Dum bhindi, shab deg, zamin doz machhli and kebabs are the city’s specialties. Amongst the sweet dishes, the city offers gujia, ghewar, sheer qorma, gulab jamuns and kheer.
Allahabad culture
Antiquity is the buzz word if we are talking about the culture of Allahabad. Right from the ancient times, the city has enjoyed the glory of being the learning center and the birthplace for several significant Hindu scriptures such as Ramayana, Vedas, Puranas and Mahabharata. The name of the city is mentioned by noted foreign travellers such as Fa Hien and Heun Tsang in their writings. The literary works best define the culture of this pious city. Magh mela which is held during the months of January and February is one of the important festival of the city. The Sangam of the three rivers and taking a dip in the pious water to cleanse the soul is one of the pious activities which can be done only in this city.