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The term "Sangam" means the confluence of two or more rivers. At Allahabad, Sangam is the point at which the holy river Ganga (Ganges) meets with another river Yamuna and the mythical Saraswati. At the Sangam, the waters of the Ganges and the Yamuna can be distinctly seen to merge into one. It is around 7 km from Civil Lines, pandas (priests) perform puja and assist the devout in their ritual ablutions in the shallow waters. Boats to the Sangam, used by pilgrims and tourists alike, can be rented at the ghat. During the Kumbh/Ardh Kumbh festivals the Sangam truly comes alive and attracts the devout/tourists from all over the world.
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