Vayu Tirtha is a sacred pilgrimage located on the banks of
Ganga at Prayag (Allahabad in India). It is dedicated to Lord Madhava (Vishnu), the
presiding deity of Prayag. It is situated at the center of the northwestern
side of Prayag and also known as Vayavya Kona.
Legend has it that Vayu, the wind god, in Hinduism
worshiped Ganga here when she descended on earth. Vayu who is always in motion
made himself still while worshiping Ganga River here.
King Bhagirtha who had done intense penance to get Ganga
down on earth saw his purpose defeated.
So he prayed to Vayu to ask Ganga to continue with her flow. Soon Ganga started to flow again.
So he prayed to Vayu to ask Ganga to continue with her flow. Soon Ganga started to flow again.
The place where Vayu prayed to Ganga came to be known as
Vayu Tirtha.
Vayu then continued worshiping Lord Madhava here. Pleased
with the devotion of Vayu, Madhava granted him permission to remain here
permanently and the place is known as Vayavya Kona – northwestern cornor.
A pleasant breeze always flows in this area indicting the
presence of Vayu Bhagavan.
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