Allahabad Pillar Inscription (Prayag Prasasti)

The Allahabad Pillar Inscription (Prayag Prasasti) is a 16th-century CE SanskritSanskrit inscription on a pillar located in Allahabad, India. The inscription was commissioned by the Mughal emperor Jahangir to commemorate his victory over the Afghans in the Battle of Khajwah in 1605. The inscription is written in the Nagari script and is divided into three … Read more

Kumbh Mela

Kumbh Mela Large Gathering Religious Pilgrimage Ritualistic Bathing Large Gathering: A logistical marvel The scale of the Mela is staggering. Every three years, a cycle rotates through four locations along sacred rivers in India: Haridwar, Nashik, Ujjain, and Prayagraj. Each location sees millions of pilgrims descend upon the city, creating a temporary metropolis with its … Read more