Thursday, October 16, 2008

Prayaga.

It is also an important pilgrimage centre of India and for the religious minded it is a must visit on your India tours and travel. Many important events in India's struggle for freedom, took place here.

Rasa Lingam at Prayaga
This confluence of history, culture and religion makes Allahabad, a unique city. In addition to being a major pilgrimage centre, the city has played an important part in the formation of modern India.

Hindu mythology states that Lord Brahma, the creator god, chose a land for 'Prakrishta Yajna'.Foreseeing the sancity of the place, Lord Brahma also called it as 'Tirth Raj' or 'King of all pilgrimage centres'.

Kumbhamela at Prayaga.
The Scriptures - Vedas and the great epics - Ramayana and Mahabharata, refer to this place as Prayag.

The following Rituals perform in Prayag :1. Hindu Rituals (After Death Cermonies)2. Veni Daanam3. Pinda Pradaanam4. Sankaalpam5. Dasha Danalu6. Goo Daanam.

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