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Living in Allahabad, Uttar Pradesh:
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Someone considering moving to my city that is Allahabad, which is a city in Uttar Pradesh, India, should prepare themselves in advance to face the heavy traffic and heavy words of the people. A person coming from other part of the country or world might not find it as attractive and charming as the people who are born here, but it is worth your living. Even though it lacks many modern things, but has all the things which are needed for living a simple and peaceful life.

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Prathiksha, says: 2020

In Allahabad, there is a holy place, Sangam where Kumbh Mela is held yearly. If one is planning a trip to Allahabad know that this fair is held between January and February.

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Pranjali, says: 2020

I live at Prayagraj formally known as Allahabad in India. This is one of the most holiest city in the country. This city is famous for Kumbh Mela that used to held after every 12 year. This is the birthplace of the 1st Prime Minister of India Pt. Jawaharlal Nehru and the 1st female Prime Minister Mrs. Indira Gandhi.

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If anyone I moving here, then he should know about my city that here is the famous holy river The Ganga and here is The Yamuna river also. And after meet to each other the two The river Ganga and The Yamuna make a holy place whose name is “sangam”.

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Kinvali, says: 2020

Someone moving here should know the Indian standard time is based on the time in Prayagraj (Allahabad). The city has rich cultural heritage. The biggest confluence of three rivers is found here. The city is being developed into a smart city, so the overall living experience is only going to improve.

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Reshma, says: 2020

Prayagraj is a city of Sangam, where river Ganga, Yamuna and Saraswati meet (river Sarasvati meets underground). There is only one Bhishm Pitamah Mandir (or temple) in the world, which is in Prayagraj. Prayagraj is a place where Maha Kumbh Mela takes place once in every twelve years, with the largest human gathering in the world, and Ardh Kumbh Mela once in six years.

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Saurabh, says: 2020

Someone moving to Prayagraj should know the chances of robbery. He/she should be careful interacting with strangers. The person should be careful sharing his/her personal information. The city is a developing one, there are some historical places one can visit like Anand Bhawan.

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Allahabad is great city considering its warm nature, effective connectivity and general working environment the year-round. The thing to know though, is that it has a number of traditions that come off as weird to newcomers sometimes, because they seem so superficial on the front but have a deep meaning attached to them. It is also home to the biggest yearly congregation of Hindus each year who assemble on the banks of the Ganges and spend a month there living in tents as an atonement for their sins.

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Allahabad is heart of Uttar Pradesh. many celebrities belongs to this city. Such as pandit jawaharlal nehru, chandra shekhar azad, amitabh bachchan etc. Allahabad has many places to roam such as sangam, anand bhawan, company garden, khusro bagh etc. Allahabad is also famous for some delicious foods such as chat dum aloo fulki khasta kachori etc.

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Shweta, says: 2020

Prayagraj is one of the dense populated city of Uttar Pradesh. There are several intersection in my city. It is important to follow traffic rules in my city. Reading direction written on traffic board by traffic police help to travel from one place to another. Sangam is one of the famous place of Prayagraj.

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Someone moving to Allahabad must be prepared to face hot summers and cold winters. They will get an opportunity to enjoy the sunrise and sunset at Sangam and awesome street food. Some famous eating joints are Netram, Sulaki, Hariram samosa and medical college chat. They can also visit several places of religious and historical importance like Anand Bhavan, Mankameshwar temple etc.

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Prayagraj (previously known as Allahabad) is a beautiful city on the banks of river Ganga. It is one of the oldest cities in India and wandering in its streets would give you a glimpse of the different cultures and traditions of the country. The locals here are very friendly and welcome the tourists with all the kindness. Prayagraj is known for “Kumbh Mela” which is celebrated here every six years. Millions of people gather around this time to take a bath and get rid of their sins.

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Chaitanya, says: 2020

Prayagraj is a city of religion so before entering here one should learn to respect people and should know how to speak politely with them. Since my city has diversity of religious practices, one should not mess with their ideologies. he should also know the art of manipulation and then you are on.

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Shikhar, says: 2020

Prayagraj Is famous for its rituals and for the biggest fair held here which is known as khumb. Many Tourist places are available in my city such as Khusro bagh, sangam and more also. Prayagraj also have akbar’s Red Fort Also Known as prayagraj’s Red fort And last but not the least sangam where three rivers meet and the three rivers are Ganga Yamuna Saraswati.

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Akshay, says: 2020

Prayagraj previously known as Allahabad is the heart of Uttar Pradesh. It is famous for ‘Sangam’ meeting point of three rivers. On the bank of which ‘Kumbh Mela’ is organised yearly, which is famous worldwide. Allahabad is at the centre of the Uttar Pradesh. It’s moderate weather make it perfect. Due to its green environment and many famous archaeological sites it is worldwide famous.

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Ashley, says: 2020

AllAHABAD or the sangam city which means my city made of three holy rivers and in today’s time called prayagraj. Every 10 years there’s Mela or gathering called kumbh Mela, people from across the world to take a dip in a holy river GANGA and wipe out there sins which they have done in the past.

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Jainam, says: 2020

Allahabad is a very fun and jovial city. There is a lot of hustle-and-bustle going around always. This city is known for its religious tourist attractions, especially the holy river Ganges. Though, it is very busy on the streets and marketplaces, it can be very quiet and quaint around the societies and living areas. one can feel pretty heart-warmed residing in Allahabad.

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Anushree, says: 2020

Allahabad is officially known now as Prayagraj. It is the city if Sangum where three main holy river collide. It is very beautiful and has many historical monuments like various forts, temples, etc. In addition to that is arranges the biggest kumbh in India and people from all over the world come to join it.

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I’m going to tell about Prayag raj, Prayagraj is one of the largest cities of the North Indian state of Uttar Pradesh in India. Although initially named allahabad the name later became Allahabad in an anglicized version in Roman script. In 2018 the city was renamed to its original name Prayagraj by the State government. The city is on an inland peninsula, surrounded by the rivers Ganges and Yamuna on three sides, with only one side connected to the mainland Doab region, of which it is a part. This position is of importance in Hindu scriptures for it is at the confluence, known as Triveni Sangam, of the holy rivers.

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Upasana, says: 2020

Allahabad is famous for his river Ganga. Yearly Kumbh fair is happen. in Allahabad there are lots historical place and monuments. Allahabad is also famous for one of the fruit guava. Our present Chief Minister Mr. Adityanath change the name of Allahabad to Prayagraj. In Allahabad Bhagat Singh was died.

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Vatsala, says: 2020

A person who wants to move in Prayagraj should know he must respect every individual in the city because in this city nobody will tolerate if you hurt their ego. Everyone has their own lifestyle which one may not consider generous but this is what makes them not to listen to any suggestions about their appearance.

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Prayagraj is a religious place. It is a well connected city, has sufficiently good infrastructure and facilities. It has a public airport and numerous railway stations. You could find people from numerous religions here. It’s a place for foodies. You can easily find food stalls anywhere around the city. The city has reputed educational institutions for higher studies.

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Jakubar, says: 2020

The old name of Prayagraj is Allahabad. My city is at the bank of river Ganga. It is known as the ‘Sangam of three rivers’ i.e., Ganga, Yamuna and Saraswati. There is a type of monument at Civil Lines known as Taramandal, belongs to Pt. Jawaharlal Nehru.

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Snehal, says: 2020

Prayagraj is a city of rivers. Yearly people of Prayagraj use to celebrate kumbh mela one of the biggest gathering in the world. It is city of river as Ganga, Yamuna and Saraswati meet in prayagraj. Prayagraj once was the capital of India for few hours in British rule.

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It is one of the holiest city in India, it is specifically known for sangam kumbh mela. Now, it is renamed as Prayagraj by the Uttar Pradesh state government. It is full of historical places that can be visit
1. Sangam
2. Allahabad Fort
3. Ashoka Pillar
4. Anand Bhawan
5. Khusro Bagh
6. Allahabad Museum
And so many other places that attract the tourists.

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