At the convergence of the holy rivers Ganges and Yamuna is situated the city of Allahabad. The River of Enlightenment, the Sarasvati River, is believed to join them here. Their sangam (confluence) is considered to possess great soul-cleansing powers and all pious Hindus hope to bathe here at least once in their lifetime. Thousands bathe here every January/February in the Magh Mela and once every 12 years in the Kumbh Mela, world's largest gathering of pilgrims. Allahabad has a fort built by Akbar, which overlooks the confluence of the rivers, and also the Nehru family home, Anand Bhavan.

Sangam
Sangam is the confluence of the shallow and muddy Ganges with the clearer, deeper and green Yamuna. Pilgrims come here during the month of Magh (mid-January to mid-February) to bathe at this holy confluence for the festival known as the Magh Mela. Moreover, every 12 years the massive Kumbh Mela takes place at the Sangam. A half-mela (Ardh Mela) is held every six years. There is a myth that at the sangam if a woman cuts a little of her hair and immerses in the sangam, she will be blessed for 7 births to be a married woman [suhagan] with same husband in all the births.

Hanuman Temple
This popular temple near the Sangam is unusual because the Hanuman idol is a reclining posture rather than upright. It is said that every year the Ganges rises during floods to touch the feet of the sleeping Hanuman before retreating.

Patalpuri Temple
Within this underground temple, inside the fort lies the Akshaya Vat - or the immortal tree. Believed to have been visited by Lord Rama.

Ashoka Pillar
Ashoka pillar the gigantic Ashoka pillar is of polished sandstone stands 10.6meters high, dating back to 232 BC The pillar has several edicts and a Persian inscription of Emperor Jahangir inscripted on it, commemorating his accession to the throne.

Shankar Viman Mandapam
Shankar Viman Mandapam 130 feet high with four floors, it has the idols of Kumari Bhatt, Shankaracharya, and Kamakshi Devi with 51 Shakthipeethas around, Yogashasthra Sahastrayoga [with 108 Shivas around]

Mankamameshwar Temple
Mankamameshwar Temple is situated near Saraswati Ghat on the banks of Yamuna; this is one of the famous Shiva Temples of Allahabad.