Sulochana Brahaspati is a celebrated vocalist and teacher. Born in Allahabad in 1937, she was immersed in the city's vibrant musical atmosphere from a young age. She became a leading exponent of the Rampur-Sahaswan Gharana.
Her music is characterized by intricate taans and a systematic development of the Raga. She is also an academic, having written extensively on music theory, reflecting the scholarly spirit of Allahabad.
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.
