Panch Prayag

Panch Prayag includes the five most sacred river flows through the Garhwal Himalayans. All the Prayag is highly revered by the Hindus. It has immense religious respect in the heart of the pilgrims. The holy names of the five Prayags are Nanda Prayag, Karana Prayag, Rudra Prayag, Vishnu Prayag and Dev Prayag. In India these rivers are exalted as goddess. In the Garhwal Himalayan, the Ganga and Yamuna meet together. Hence this site is more accessible and mighty destination for pilgrimage. In Hindu mythos the meaning of Prayag means the confluence of two or more than two rivers. Pilgrims take a holy bath into the sacred river before start their worship. The sacred river Ganga alters herself to maintain its force, split into 12 routes. And they unite again in a single unit after Devprayag. Devprayag is the meeting point of two big streams of Alaknanda and Bhagirathi.

Dev Prayag is one of the Prayags having immense importance in the state of Uttarakhand. Dev Prayag is the point where river Alaknanda and Bhagirathi are meeting together. It is also very famous for sacred shrines and holy Ghats. It is just 70 kilo meter away from Rishikesh, one of the most popular pilgrimage destinations in Uttarakhand state. It is also conceived that the both Raja Dashratha and his son Rama performed self-mortification at Dev Prayag. The act of congregation is the most celebrating part at Dev Prayag. Dussherra, Basant Panchami and Ramnavmi fairs are organized here.

Dev Prayag is one of the Prayags having immense importance in the state of Uttarakhand. Dev Prayag is the point where river Alaknanda and Bhagirathi are meeting together. It is also very famous for sacred shrines and holy Ghats. It is just 70 kilo meter away from Rishikesh, one of the most popular pilgrimage destinations in Uttarakhand state. It is also conceived that the both Raja Dashratha and his son Rama performed self-mortification at Dev Prayag. The act of congregation is the most celebrating part at Dev Prayag. Dussherra, Basant Panchami and Ramnavmi fairs are organized here.

Rudra Prayaga is the meeting point of Alaknanda and Mandakini rivers. The place derives its name from Lord Shiva, also known as Rudra. Hindus believe that the sage Narad worshipped Lord Shiva here to be blessed with the mastery of music mysteries. Rudra Prayag also commemorates the event when Sati, consort of Lord Shiva, took rebirth after her self immolation. The shrine of Kedarnath is at 84 km from Rudra Prayag while Badrinath shrine is at 159 km from here.

Vishnu Prayag is located at an altitude of 1,372 m above sea level, Vishnu Prayag is the confluence of rivers Vishnu Ganga and Dhauli Ganga. After Vishnu Ganga leaves Vishnu Prayag and advances its course, it is known as river Alaknanda. Kagbhusandi Lake and Vishnu Kund are major attractions for tourists tourists arriving at Vishnu Prayag in Uttarakhand.

The confluences of the Alaknanda and Nandakini rivers forms Nand Prayag at 914 mts. Trekkers are often seen here on their way to Tapovan across Kunwari pass, or on their way to Roopkund. This beautiful spot is a major tourist point. It is said that the confluence is named for the pious Raja Nanda who had performed a huge fire purification ceremony here. According to one legend, the king had been granted to Devaki, the imprisoned sister of the tyrant king Kansa. Ultimately, the gods found an ingenuous if wily solution: Vishnu would be born as Krishna to Devaki but would be brought up by Nanda's wife, yashoda.