The Mahakumbha Mela, which honors the Indian culture, faith, and spiritualism, will take place in Prayagraj beginning on the 13th of January in 2025 and ending on February 26th of the same year, with over a few crore devotees. While the Mahakumbh occurs only once every twelve years, it is held in Prayagraj this year. The sacred rivers Ganga and Yamuna along with the mythical river Saraswati meet at Triveni Sangam which gives this city in Uttar Pradesh its religious significance. This is the reason the people who come for Mela believe that bathing there will absolve them of their sins and liberate their soul, or simply granting them moksha. This year, alongside other locations available for the Mela, Prayagraj is also open. But Prayagraj isn't the only religious site in Uttar Pradesh, as I'm sure you're aware. There are a few more holy sites nearby that complement the Mahakumbh Mela experience quite nicely.

Holy places surrounding Prayagraj one can cover

Varanasi

Kashi or Benaras is what is called Varanasi even today, It is one of the oldest cities in the world that has been civlized for ages, It is popular with its ghats Dashashwamedh Ghat, Panchganga Ghat, Manikarnika Ghat and Harishchandra Ghat. Also, the Kashi Vishwanath Temple is located here. It is the holy city of kashi and the birthplace Vishweshwara Kashi Vishwanath is followed by thousands of Hindu worshippers visiting India. They believe bathing at this river washes away sin and performing the last rites there opens the paths to heaven.

Ayodhya

Located by the Saryu river is one of the revered areas of India, Ayodhya is a city that is believed to have existed in the era of Ramayana which is located in India to this day and is considered to be Lord Ram’s birthplace ever since. It is said to be the first the first of the seven most sacred sites of pilgrimage in the form of temples, streets and other locations in India which Hindus have. The Ram Janmabhoomi Temple as well as the Hanuman Garhi are located in the city.

Vidhyanchal

The city of Vidhyanchal begins in the breathtaking landscape of Vindhyavasini goddess’s temples folded hands bowing down. The nearest city vecinity is Prayagraj which lies ~90 km away. Visitors flock to the temple during Vindhyavasini Devi Navratris, scattered in groups or hundreds in temples dotting the city. Do visit this sacred ground as its home to dozens of temples especially renowned ones – Kalikhoh Temple and Ashtabhuja Devi Temple.

Mirzapur

Mirzapur along the Ganges banks, nourished by the ancient cities serenity as well as endless river yarns is known for Ashtbhuja Temple dedicated to Goddess Ashtabhuja. If time permits don’t miss Buddha Nath Temple and Tarkeshwar Nath Temple.

Shringverpur

Uttar Pradesh's Shringverpur carries traces of Indian epics Ramayana and serves as the capital of Nishadraj whose people included warriors soldiers and fishermen. Lord Ram with Sita and Lakshman were granted shelter when they were banished from Ayodhya. It was the start of their journey and crossing the Ganges on their way to the forest meant a new beginning.

Chitrakoot

Chitrakoot has enormous historical, archaeological, cultural, and religious significance. Ram, Sita, and Lakshman were here and traveled away for 14 years which was the abode of numerous hermits like. This is how there is a connection to the great epic called Ramayana. For the temples and sites related to the Hindu scriptures which include Sati Kund stretching from the Kamadgiri Hill lies in the sin of every one’s. It is Located about 120 km from Prayag RNA. In particular, the confluence of temples and other remarkable sites has captured a multitude of followers and devotees.