Allahābād, also known as Prayagraj, is a city located in the state of Uttar Pradesh in the North Zone of India. Situated at the confluence of the Ganges, Yamuna, and Saraswati rivers, Allahābād holds immense religious and historical significance. The city is renowned for hosting the Kumbh Mela, the largest religious gathering in the world, which attracts millions of pilgrims from all over the country. During this festival, devotees come to bathe in the holy rivers, seeking spiritual purification and blessings. The Triveni Sangam, the point where the three rivers meet, is considered a sacred site and is believed to be the place where drops of nectar fell during a mythical battle between gods and demons.