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Prayagraj formerly known as Allahabad is a pilgrimage city, famous for the Kumbh Mela. The city is also popular for Triveni Sangam, where the Ganga, Yamuna, and Saraswati rivers meet and millions of devotees come here to take bath. It is a historical and holy city known for its spiritual ambience and Magh Mela, which takes place every 12 years and attracts millions of devotees. Every year millions of people all around the country witness the sacred bathing and experience the unique spiritual atmosphere of the religious fair. Allahabad is a major study centre for students. Every year lakhs of students come here to study. Exploring the city can be challenging whether you are a local resident, student, or a tourist due to its busy roads. Some famous historical monuments are the Allahabad Fort, built by Emperor Akbar, the Khusro Bagh and Anand Bhavan. The famous Hanuman temple and All Saints Cathedral church are the city's religious sites. Company Garden is the biggest park of Prayagraj which is renamed Chandrashekar Azad Park. Chandra Shekhar Azad Memorial, where Azad sacrificed his life also located in this park. The best time to visit Prayagraj is during Magh Mela, which is held from January 15 to March 8.