Like many cities in UP, Prayagraj has a community of Zardozi artisans. This Persian style of embroidery involves sewing gold and silver threads onto fabric (usually silk or velvet) along with beads and sequins.
It is labor-intensive work. In Prayagraj, it is often used to make heavy bridal lehengas and decorative wall hangings depicting Islamic calligraphy or Hindu deities.
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.
