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Allahabad, sacred city of Hinduism was formerly called 'Prayag' in commemoration
of a sacrifice done by Lord Brahma. According to Hindu mythology for the 'Prakrishta
Yagna' Lord Brahma chose a piece of land on the earth on the confluence of the
three rivers - the Ganga, the Yamuna, and the mytical Sarswati. This confluence
is called Sangam. The Sangam is the venue of many sacred fairs and ritual and
attracts thousands of pilgrims throughout the year. Akbar had visited Prayag in
1575 AD and founded a new city by the name Illahabad which has now become
Allahabad. The city was an important cantonment during the British Raj and has
some beautiful remnants of colonial architecture. In the the early 20th century,
Allahabad was the foremost centre of learning in the country.
Destination Allahabad
Sangam
At this point the shallow, muddy Ganges meets the green River Yamuna. During the
month of Magha (mid-January to mid-February) pilgrims come to bathe at this holy
confluence for the festival known as the Magha Mela. Astrologers calculate the
holiest time to enter the water and draw up a 'Holy Dip Schedule'. The most
propitious time of all happeens only every 12 years when the massive Kumbh Mela
take place. There's a half-mela (Ardh Mela) every six years.
Fort
Built by Akbar in 1583, The fort stands on the northern bank of the Yamuna, near
the confluence with the Ganges. It has massive walls and three gateways flanked
by high towers. It is most impressive when viewed from the river. Near the fort
is an Asoka pillar dating from 232 BC. Its inscription eulogises the victories
of Samudragupta and contain the usual edicts.
Anand Bhavan
This shrine to the Nehru family and it is the best kept museum in the country,
indicating the high regard in which this famous dynasty is held in India. The
family home was donated to the Indian government by Indira Gandhi in 1970. The
exhibits in the house show this well-off family became involved in the struggle
for Indian independence and produced four generations of astute politicians -
Motilal Nehru, Jawaharlal Nehru Indira Gandhi and Rajiv Gandhi. You can see
Nehru's bedroom and study, the room where Mahatma Gandhi's used to stay during
his visits and Indira Gandhi's room, as well as many personal item connected
with the Nehru family. You can also see the extensive bookshelves (full of Marx
and Lenin) indicate where India's post-Independence faith in socialism sprang
from. In the manicured garden is an outbuilding housing a pictorial display of
Jawaharlal Nehru's life. Next door is Swaraj Bhawan, where Motilal Nehru lived
until 1930 and where Indira Gandhi was born. It houses a museum featuring dimly
lit rooms and an audio-visual presentation 'The Story of Independence'.
Allahabad Museum
It has galleries devoted to local archaeological finds, including terracotta
figurines from Kausambi. It also has natural history exhibits, an art gallery
and a large room of artefacts donated by the Nehru family. In the latter are all
sorts of wonderful and ridiculous items presented to Nehru while he was prime
minister.
Minto Park
Near the Yamuna, is where Lord Canning read out the declaration by which
Britain took over controle of India from the East India Company in 1858.
Khusru Bagh
Close to the Allahabad railway station is Khusru Bagh, a scrappy walled garden
which contains the tomb of Prince Khusru, son of Jehangir, who sought to wrest
power from his father and was executed by his brother Shah Jahan. Nearby is the
unoccupied tomb intended for his sister and the tomb of his Rajput mother, who
was said to have poisoned herself in despair at Khushru's oppositon to his
father.
All Saints Cathedral
Dedicated to the memory of people of all ages and places who have kept their
faith in God. The All Saints Cathedral is one of the finest cathedrals in this
part of the country. Designed more than a century ago, by Sir William Emerson,
the eminent architect who also designed the Victoria Memorial, Calcutta, the
Cathedral has some truly exceptional stained glass murals. It is also called
Patthar Girja.
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