Thereafter, a joint team of researchers drawn from CSIR and NGRI conducted the survey from Prayagraj to Kaushambi. The panel in its findings had hinted the existence of the ancient river. Besides, the river also helps in balancing the water-level of Ganga and Yamuna rivers.Įarlier in 2016, a seven-member team had been constituted by the Union Water Resources Ministry, to undertake the study of mythical Saraswati river. The river has been holding 2,700 million cubic metres (MCM) of sand deposits as well as 1000 MCM water, with the capacity to irrigate land, ranging from 1300 sqft to 2000 sqft. But, the Saraswati river had become extinct several thousand years ago. The Sangam confluence is the meeting point of three rivers such as Ganga, Jamuna and Saraswati. The Saraswati river flowing on the riverbed of the Sangam confluence, is 45-km-long, has a width of four kilometre and depth of 15 metres. The place is considered to be one of the most sacred in Hindu religion.Scientists of National Geographical Research Institute (NGRI) with the help of electromagnetic survey, have arrived at the conclusion that 12,000 year old ancient and sacred river the description of which could be found in Rig Veda, has been holding a huge reservoir of water. The place has been named so because it is situated on the confluence of Ganges, Yamuna and a mythical river named Saraswati. The main building houses a museum that displays the memorabilia of the Nehru family. At their confluence the Yamuna is larger than the Ganges contributing about 58.5 of the combined flow, with an average flow of 2,948 m 3 /s (104,100 cu ft/s). The importance of this place also increases because of the fact that several momentous decisions and events, related to the freedom struggle took place here. The place has today been turned into a fine museum. The place is also home to Indira Gandhi, the "Iron Lady of India". Anand Bhavan is the ancestral home of Jawaharlal Nehru, the freedom fighter and the first Prime-Minister of India. It is the ancestral home of Jawaharlal Nehru. Upon arrival visit Triveni Sangam, Hanuman temple and Anand Bhawan (Nehrus house). To see the confluence of three sacred rivers (Triveni Sangam) Ganga, Yamuna & Saraswati (the third being underground). The city boasts off some of the most famous parks and museums in India apart from regular attractions. Nevertheless, the city has much more to offer to the tourists. Allahabad Triveni Sangam | Prayag | Hanuman TempleĪllahabad is synonymous to Sangam and Kumbh.
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