With its cycle of festivals (Durga Puja, Saraswati Puja, Ganesh Chaturthi), idol making is a major seasonal craft in Prayagraj. The artisans use the fine alluvial clay from the Ganga to sculpt lifelike deities.
The process is strictly regulated to use eco-friendly materials and natural paints to prevent river pollution upon immersion. The Bengali Tola area becomes a hub of activity during Durga Puja, where one can watch the idols being painted.
The sacred confluence of the Ganga, Yamuna, and mythical Saraswati. The distinct colors of the rivers are visible where they meet mid-stream.
A massive fort built by Emperor Akbar in 1583 on the banks of the confluence. It houses the immortal 'Akshaya Vat' tree and the Patalpuri Temple.
The historic ancestral home of the Nehru-Gandhi family. A pilgrimage site for those interested in India's freedom struggle.
