Which City Is Prayagraj?

Prayagraj, also called Prayag, formerly Allahabad or Ilāhābād, city, southern Uttar Pradesh state, northern India. It is situated at the confluence of the Ganges (Ganga) and Yamuna (Jumna) rivers, about 65 miles (100 km) west-northwest of Varanasi (Benares). Allahabad, Uttar Pradesh, India.

What is the state of Prayagraj?

The city of Prayagraj is among the largest cities of Uttar Pradesh and situated at the confluence of three rivers- Ganga, Yamuna and the invisible Saraswati.

Why Allahabad is called Prayagraj?

“Prayag is where Lord Brahma performed the first yagna [ritual sacrifice],” Chief Minister Adityanath had told reporters at that time. “The confluence of two rivers is a 'prayag', and in Allahabad three rivers Ganga, Yamuna and Saraswati meet. Hence, it is the king of 'prayags'. That is why it is 'Prayagraj'.”