Prayagraj is Tirthraj – king of Tirth in
Hinduism. The main reason for taking holy dip in Prayag is that it is the
confluence of three holy rivers – Ganga, Yamuna and Saraswati. It is also known as Triveni Sangamam as three holy rivers joins here. Here are the
reason why taking holy bath in Prayag is Holy in Hinduism.
- Triveni Sangam – the meeting of three Holy rivers (Ganga, Yamuna and Saraswati).
- Indra, the king of Devas, had got relieved from the curse of Gautam Rishi after taking holy bath in Prayag.
- All Puranas mention about the merits of performing holy bath, shradh and charity in prayag.
- It is believed that Brahma, Vishnu, Shiva and all the Devas perform Holy bath in Triveni.
- Taking holy dip in Prayag is equal to performing 10,000 Ashwamedha Yajna.
- There is also a belief that Prayag was blessed with the power to give moksha to people who follow Dharma.
- There is a belief that occasionally Shiva and Vishnu resides at Prayag.
- When the amrut was stolen and was carried around the world, few drops of it fell at Prayag and this makes it a spot that can provide immortality.