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One of the largest cities of Uttar Pradesh, Allahabad has a long and significant past. It is of great religious significance to Hindus, as well as a centre of culture and learning. The city's ancient name was Prayag, which is the word for 'meeting point' since Allahabad is at the convergence of three holy rivers, the Ganga, Yamuna, and mythical Saraswati.  It also happens to be one of the four places where Kumbh Mela takes place. Prayag also means 'place of sacrifice' in Sanskrit. According to Hindu mythology, Lord Brahma chose this holy spot to offer his first sacrifice after he created the world. Archaeological excavations have established that this ancient town goes all the way back to 1100 BC. The Puranas tell us it was originally inhabited by the Yayatis, after which it became one of the important settlements of the Aryans. Lord Rama is also believed to have spent some time here.

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Nidhi, Bangalore | 8th December 2008
Allahabad- The city of Kumbh

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The city popular mostly among domestic tourists, has more to offer than just Amitabh Bacchan and a few prime ministers of India. Three hours driveFood, sight-seeing and shopping
There are lot of dining options in Allahabad. It depends on what one wants to have. Most of the upmarket restaurants are in the CivilActivities & things to do
While in Allahabad, boating at the Sangam, which is the confluence of three rivers ganga, yamuna and mythical saraswati, is a must. Do it duringTravel tips, How to reach, travel warnings etc.
The nearest airports will be Varanasi, Lucknow and Kanpur. The trains are very well connected to the city from all across the country. The city
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