Prayag

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Prayag is a historical name of the area near the confluence of the Ganges and Yamuna rivers in the modern-day city of Prayagraj in northern India.

It may also refer to:

Places

= Localities in Prayagraj =

  • a locality in the city of Prayagraj; the city formerly known as Allahabad before 2019
  • Triveni Sangam, the confluence of rivers in Prayagraj, considered sacred in Hinduism
  • Prayag Junction, the main railway station in Prayagraj

= Other places =

  • Panch Prayag, the five river confluences in northern India considered sacred in Hinduism:
  • Vishnuprayag, also spelled Vishnu Prayag, a town at the confluence of the Alaknanda and the Dhauliganga
  • Nandaprayag, also spelled Nand(a) Prayag, a town at the confluence of the Alaknanda and the Nandakini
  • Karnaprayag, also spelled Karna Prayag, a town at the confluence of the Alaknanda and the Pindar
  • Rudraprayag, also spelled Rudra Prayag, a town at the confluence of the Alaknanda and the Mandakini
  • Devprayag, also spelled Dev(a) Prayag, a town at the confluence of the Alaknanda and Bhagirathi
  • Prayag Film City, film studios in West Bengal, India

People

Other uses

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