ROUTE A ROUTE B OTHER RELIGIOUS ATTRACTIONS

( E- Rickshaw Route )
1. Bharadwaj Aashram
The Kumbh Mela is a gathering of devotees who follow This route is travelled on an e-rickshaw, as the Kumbh mela
Sanatan Dharma and come from different walks of life. is a very large area and difcult to cover on foot. Several 2. Beni Madhav Mandir, Daraganj

Divya Kumbh, Bhavya Kumbh The congregation share ideas on faith, spirituality and gates such as this Dhanush gate (dwar), have been erected 3. Nagvasuki Mandir, Daraganj
tradition. The spiritual energy that permeates the air is within the Kumbh area. These prove to be great

Kumbh Walk magnetic and mesmerizing. It is impossible to nd a dull

moment at the Kumbh.
landmarks, are beautifully designed and aesthetically
punctuate the mythological signicance of the Kumbh.
4.

5.

6.
Dashashwamedh Mandir, Daraganj

Sankatmochan Hanuman Mandir, Daraganj

Alopi Devi Mandir

15 th January To 4 th March 2019, Prayagraj
7. Kal Bhairav Mandir, Madhvapur

8. Mankameshwar Mandir

9. Someshwar Mahadev, Arail

10. Hanuman Mandir, Civil Lines

11. Akhileshwar Mahadev, Teliyarganj

12. Kalyani Devi Mandir, Kalyani Devi

13. Lalit Devi Mandir, Meerapur

14. ISKCON Temple, Baluaghat

Deriving its name from the immortal pot (Kumbh) of nectar Travelling through this part of the Mela, the Akharas are
described in the ancient Vedic scriptures, the Kumbh Mela scattered. Visit all on the route, as each Akhara is a 15. Koteshwar Mahadev, Shiv Kuti
has several mythological stories connected to it. On this journey into a divine, diverse and spiritual space. The
route, we witness the essence of the Kumbh, the Akharas. signicance of the Kumbh goes back in time to the legend
T h e l i f e o f t h e s a i n t s a n d e ve n ge t t o e n ga ge i n of the Samudra Manthan,or ocean churning by the Gods,
conversation with them. A rare experience as they spread and demons, to get the nectar of immortality.
U.P. nahi dekha, toh India nahi dekha. knowledge and awareness about the rituals and beliefs
UTTAR PRADESH TOURISM they follow.

An integral part of Kumbh Mela, Akharas were formed in

the 8th century by Hindu seer Adi Shankaracharya with GLIMPSES OF KUMBH
UTTAR PRADESH TOURISM the aim to unite organisations of the sadhus and saints to
U.P. nahi dekha, toh India nahi dekha.
protect the sanatan way of life.

Uttar Pradesh Tourism

Directorate of Tourism, Uttar Pradesh
Rajarshi Purushottam Das Tandon Paryatan Bhavan,
C-13, Vipin Khand,, Gomti Nagar, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh
Tel. : +91 522-2308993
For Booking/Tour Packages Related Query
Tel.: +91 522 4004402, 2612659
Help Line No.: 1860 180 364
Fax No. +91 522 2308937 At one of the prominent Akharas along this route, you will
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Website: www.uptourism.gov.in
witness a Yagya being performed by over a hundred
Seers. As they chant vedic hymns in unison, the energy is
Uttar Pradesh Tourism palpable and uplifting. These centuries-old rituals are
U.P. Govt. Regional Tourist Office performed by saints and sadhus in the most magnetic way
35, M.G. Marg, Civil Lines, Prayagraj Each Akhara has followers of varying religious customs, and transit us to a spiritual realm. The chants will be
Tel No. 0532-2408873 views and ideologies. These Akharas have a special
Email : rtoald0532@rediffmail.com explained to you by a Sadhu at the Ashram.
historical and religious signicance and come from far The Yagya can be witnessed from 11am to 1pm and again
Tourist Information Centre, U.P. Tourism away places to be represented at the Kumbh. from 3pm to 5pm.
Platform No.1, Near Railway Facilitation Centre
Allahabad Junction Railway Station

UPSTDC UPTOURS
Rahi IIAWART Tourist Bungalow, 35, M.G. Marg,
Civil Lines, Prayagraj Tel No. : 0532-2102784

Be a participant in prayer and spirituality, in

individual soul searching or the power of communities.
Buy something you can use or just take home a memoir.
UNESCO Recognizes Kumbh Mela as India’s The Kumbh has more than the eyes can grasp and the
‘Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity’
UP Tourism feels privileged to be the proud host of the ‘King of Tirthas’
mind can imbibe. A visit to last a lifetime.

As you walk down the Triveni marg, having witnessed the We will also nd Akharas where prayers are being
Sangam, the Naga Sadhus are present all along this route. constantly offered for those who lost their life in battle.
QUICK FACTS They play a signicant role in the Kumbh Mela and many Who became martyrs for the country. This is most
people ock to spend time with them and learn from their denately a visit to remember as it strengthens the thread
Area : 63.07 Sqkm. wisdom. Their rituals and traditions are specic and of brotherhood and unity, which is central to the Kumbh.
Altitude : 98m above level clearly dened. Spend a moment with them to experience
Temperature :03oC - 45.50oC spirituality.
Average Annual Precipitation : 85 mm
Best Season : November - March
STD Code : 0532

Air
Bamrauli Airport, Tel No. : 2581370
Air India Office Tel : 9793013874
Rail:
Prayagraj Junction Station Tel : 138, 139
Prayagraj City Station (Rambagh) Tel. 0532-2557978
Prayagraj Station Tel : 0532-2466831
Naini Station Tel : 0532-2697252
Earlier there were13 akharas, but this year, one more has Lastly, you visit one of the most beautiful Akharas where
Bus
been included. one can sit and listen to the ongoing Pravachan and relax
UPSRTC Bus Stand, Civil Lines Tel: 0532-2407257
UPSRTC Bus Stand, Zero Road Tel: 07525022574, 576
The shops and stalls enroute give one a glimpse of the in the peaceful ambience and majestic spaces. You can
interesting memoirs available at the mela. From daily also sip a refreshing drink and eat a wholesome healthy
Kumbh Mela
necessities to rare experiences the Kumbh in India gives meal.
Kumbh Mela Office Tel: 0532-2504011, 2504361
Website: www.kumbh.gov.in one a glimpse of it all and much more. U.P. nahi dekha, toh India nahi dekha.
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Ambulance : 102 & 108

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Shiwal
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Lower Sa
Starting Point
Lower Sangam Road
Sri Shambhu Panchayati
Atal Akhara

Mahyagya for Martyre

Alop Shankari Marg

Harischandra Marg
Ramta Panchdashnam

Shiwal Marg
Naga Sanyasi

Gangoli
e-rikshaw pick-up point
(Sector-16)

Old G.T. Marg

on Lower
Sangam Road
Under Railway Bridge
Akhada Akhada 5
Akhada
4 Akhada Stalls
2 3
Mukti Marg 2 4
Pontoon 1 rg
Triveni Ma
Railway Bridge

Bridge No. 5 Triveni Marg

3

Harischandra
Old G.T. Marg
Triveni up Bridge 5

Alop Shankari Marg

Akhada

Marg
Akhada
Annapurna
No. 4 Annapurna Marg Marg
Pontoon Bridge 6 7 6
Bridge
Triveni Down End
Juna
Teetha
point
End Point
Dheeshwar

Harischandra
e-rickshaw Mahanand-
naam
Sri Panchdash
drop leshwar

Marg
point Avdheshanand
Juna Akhada Ji Maharaj

Mandaleshwar
River View Avdheshanand Ji Maharah
Point

OTHER ATTRACTIONS AT THE KUMBH

The Mughal Emperor Akbar had once named it

Illahabad, or the city of God, which the British
changed to Allahabad. Mark Twain, the American
author, referred to it as Godville. Recently, Allahabad
has been renamed as Prayagraj.
Prayagraj became the capital of the North-Western
Provinces in 1858, and was the capital of India for a
day.
The city played an important role in the Revolt of
1857. Subsequently, it played a pivotal role in the
For the first time, at Kumbh 2019, one can witness a freedom movement. The 1888 session of the Indian
global presence and representation. The Flag of National Congress was held in the city, and by the turn
Nations, is a sight to behold and definately one to of the 20th century Prayagraj became a
photograph. revolutionary centre.

The Sanskriti Gram, in Sector 19, is a must visit for

anyone, of any age group visiting the Kumbh Mela. It Literature and Art
captures, in the most creative way, the journey of
Mankind, historically, the mythology of Hindu tradition
and the journey of this ancient civilization into a
Prayagraj has a literary and artistic heritage; which has
Modern India.
attracted visitors from East Asia, including the Chinese
travelers Hiuen Tsang and Fa Hien, who found it to be a
flourishing and extravagant place.
Hindi literature witnessed a transformation here, with the
The Kumbh Mela offers several spots to relax, eat and
works of noted authors like Mahadevi Varma,
put your feet up before you get going once again. The
Sumitranandan Pant, Suryakant Tripathi 'Nirala' and
food courts offer affordable, hygienic food for every
Harivansh Rai Bachchan. Urdu and Persian literature too
pallete. Sector 1 has one of the best food courts at the
flourished, Firaq Gorakhpuri, Akbar Allahabadi,
Mela.
Shabnam Naqvi hail from Prayagraj.