Where is Triveni Sangam (confluence of Ganga, Yamuna, and Saraswati) located?
a) Varanasi
b) Devprayag
c) Prayagraj
d) Haridwar
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Answer: c) Prayagraj
Explanation
- Prayagraj (formerly Allahabad): Located in Uttar Pradesh, Prayagraj is home to the famous Triveni Sangam—the sacred confluence of three rivers:
- Ganga (a surface river)
- Yamuna (a surface river)
- Saraswati (a mythical/subterranean river)
- Cultural Significance: It is considered one of the holiest pilgrimage sites in Hinduism and is the primary location for the massive Kumbh Mela gatherings every 12 years.
Overview of Other Options
- a) Varanasi: An ancient holy city in Uttar Pradesh situated along the banks of the Ganga, famous for its ghats and temples, but not the site of the Triveni Sangam.
- b) Devprayag: The confluence in Uttarakhand where the Bhagirathi and Alaknanda rivers join to form the River Ganga.
- d) Haridwar: The ancient city in Uttarakhand where the Ganga exits the Himalayas and enters the Northern Indian plains.
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