Pilgrims during early morning bath in the place called Sangam where the three rivers the Ganga Yamuna and Saraswati meet. Alla

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Samgam is the Sanskrit word for confluence. The Triveni Sangam in Allahabad is a confluence of three rivers the Ganga Yamuna and Saraswati. Of these three river Saraswati is invisible and is said to be flowing beneath the earth. It meets the other two rivers from the base. The point of confluence is a sacred place for the Hindus as it is of high religious importance to the Hindus. A bath here is said to wash all the sins and free human from the cycle of birth. The Triveni Sangam is believed to be the same place where drops of Nectar fell out of the pitcher from the hands of the Gods. So it is believed that a bath in the Sangam will wash away all the sins and will clear the way to heaven. Devout Hindus from all over India come to this sacred pilgrimage point to offer prayers and take a dip in the holy waters.

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Location: Allahabad India
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