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Allahabad

Allahabad also known as Prayag or Illahabad is the most populous district in Uttar Pradesh. It was called as Kaushambi during the reign of Kuru rulers of Hastinapur. The Moghul emperor Akbar changed the name of the city to Illahabad during his rule. The British renamed it to Allahabad. The city has seen many prominent rulers and dynasties and has a rich cultural heritage. This city has the highest judicial body and is also the judicial capital of the state. Currently, the revenue to this city is from tourism while real estate business is flourishing to the core. So, explore this beautiful city by booking Goa to Allahabad cheap air tickets.

Allahabad has various tourist attractions namely

1. Triveni Sangam :

This is the place where the three rivers meet, Ganga, Yamuna and Saraswathi (Triveni Sangam) and this place is of high religious importance. Taking a bath in this holy Sangam is supposed to flush away all the sins. The colour of Ganga and Yamuna are different and they merge beautifully. This place is adorned by pilgrims from different parts of India during Kumbh Mela. Small platforms have been erected for pilgrims to offer ablutions and conduct poojas namely Shraddh and Narayan Nagbali. This place also offers the breathtaking view of Allahabad fort along with the beautiful merging of the three rivers.

1. Allahabad Fort :

The fort was built by Akbar, the Moghul emperor during his rule. This is one of the largest forts built by Akbar and is of historical importance. It is closed to the general public but it remains open during Kumbh Mela for the public and tourists flock around the fort during this time to get a glimpse of this architectural splendor. Akshayavat Tree present inside the fort was used to commit suicide by the locals to get rid of human life in olden days. The boat rides in the river during sunrise and sunset offers the best view of this fort.

The other tourist attractions are All Saints Cathedral, KhusrauBagh, Madan Mohan Malaviya Park, Nagvasuki Temple, Cemetry, Mayo Hall, Public library and Vijayanagaram Hall (University of Allahabad).

Culture and Heritage of Allahabad

Planning a trip to Allahabad during festivals will give a glimpse of its cultural heritage. It is good to know the festivals celebrated, so the trip can be planned during this time and enjoy the beauty and splendor of the city. The tourists flock around the Allahabad airport from different destinations during festivals.

The famous festivals of Allahabad are

• Kumbh Mela: This happens once in 12 years and is one of the important festivals of Allahabad. This festival sees a lot of pilgrims from all over India as well as from different parts of world. This mela is famous as this is a gathering of a largest number of devotees in the whole world.
• Ardha Kumbh Mela: This is celebrated every 6 months where a wide range of rituals are performed by Hindus and is a mark of traditional India.
• Magh Mela: It is celebrated in Magh season of Hindu calendar, during January to February, where people come down to Allahabad to have a dip in Sangam.
• Water sports festival: This is one non-religious festival organized for fun and is observed in the month of February.

The other festivals celebrated are Makara Sankranthi, Diwali, Rakshabandhan, Eid-ul-Fitr and Christmas.

Traditional outfit of the people

In ancient Allahabad, women wore sari and men wore Kurta-Pyjama. The residents are modernizing with the current trends and now prefer western clothes. The saris and salwar- kameez are largely worn by middle-aged women. The city is flocked by Sadhus who are clad in saffron coloured clothes which are called as Chadar or Dhotis. The residents of nearby villages dress up in traditional Dhoti and kurta.

Languages spoken in Allahabad

Allahabad is called the literary capital of Uttar Pradesh. The official language spoken by the residents is Hindi, and is widely spoken in most parts of Allahabad. Urdu, Punjabi and Bengali are also spoken in some parts. The academic and working class speaks English.

Folk dance of Allahabad

The famous classical dance form Kathak originated and flourished in Uttar Pradesh. Rasiyaare the regional folk heritage songs which celebrate the eternal love between Radha and Krishna and are performed at festivals using large drums called as Bumb. The other folk dances of Allahabad are Raslila, Ramlila, Swang, Nautanki, Qawwali and Naqal.

Taste and Heritage of the land

Allahabad is very famous for Awadhi cuisine and is a foodie’s paradise. Dum biryani, kebabs, mutton recipes, Tandoori Naan, Laccha Paratha with local Achhar, ZaminDozMacchli, Dum Bhindi and ShabDeg are mouthwatering dishes along with desserts like Gujja, Gulab Jamun, Kheer, Sheer Qorma and Ghewar.

Transportation in Allahabad

The Allahabad airport is located 12 kms from the city. The local buses, auto, tempos, taxis and cycle rickshaws are the main modes of transport in Allahabad. The auto rickshaws called Vikrams are popular and are yellow and black in colour, with 6 passenger seating capacity are accessible in any part of the city and are not metered.

Goa to Allahabad

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