Sangam area
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Sangam area is the sacred confluence of the Ganges, Yamuna, and the mythical Saraswati rivers, revered as a major Hindu pilgrimage site and the focal point of the Kumbh Mela.
Statements (47)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
Hindu pilgrimage site
ⓘ
confluence ⓘ tourist attraction ⓘ |
| associatedDeity |
Ganga
NERFINISHED
ⓘ
Saraswati NERFINISHED ⓘ Yamuna NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| associatedWithBelief |
bathing here is believed to cleanse sins
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considered highly auspicious during Kumbh Mela ⓘ |
| confluenceOf |
Ganges
NERFINISHED
ⓘ
Saraswati NERFINISHED ⓘ Yamuna NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| country | India ⓘ |
| culturalSignificance |
important center for Hindu religious gatherings
ⓘ
site of mass pilgrimages ⓘ |
| etymology | Sangam means confluence in several Indian languages NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| event |
Ardh Kumbh Mela
NERFINISHED
ⓘ
Kumbh Mela NERFINISHED ⓘ Magh Mela NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| formerCityNameNearby | Allahabad NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| governedBy | local authorities of Prayagraj ⓘ |
| hasActivity |
Hindu rites and rituals
ⓘ
religious offerings ⓘ ritual bathing ⓘ |
| hasFeature |
meeting point of differently colored river waters
ⓘ
numerous temporary camps during Kumbh Mela ⓘ temporary pontoon bridges during large festivals ⓘ |
| hasRiver |
Ganges
NERFINISHED
ⓘ
Saraswati NERFINISHED ⓘ Yamuna NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| hasTransportation | boat services for pilgrims ⓘ |
| localName | Triveni Sangam NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| locatedIn |
India
ⓘ
Prayagraj NERFINISHED ⓘ Uttar Pradesh ⓘ |
| mythologicalAssociation | Saraswati is considered a mythical or invisible river NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| near | city of Prayagraj NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| partOf | Kumbh Mela festival grounds NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| religion | Hinduism ⓘ |
| roleInEvent |
focal point of Kumbh Mela
ⓘ
main bathing site during Kumbh Mela ⓘ |
| seasonalImportance | peak importance during Kumbh Mela years ⓘ |
| significance |
major Hindu pilgrimage site
ⓘ
sacred confluence of three rivers ⓘ |
| tourismType | religious tourism ⓘ |
| visitedBy |
Hindu pilgrims
ⓘ
tourists ⓘ |
| waterBodyType | river confluence ⓘ |
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