Food,Culture,Language:
Food:
Eating out is the rage in Allahabad with many semi-permanent stalls and tables set up on the footpath, making it a cheap area to eat. Among the must eats here is the potato chaat. Other varieties of food, including Indian are also available quite extensively.
Culture:
The main festival celebrated in North India is the Kumbh Mela. This festival is celebrated once in three years by rotation, on the banks of holy rivers as the Godavari in Nasik, the Shipra in Ujjain, the Ganga in Haridwar and the Sangam in Allahabad. The Purna Kumbh, which is the biggest and the most auspicious fair, which falls once every twelve years, is always at Allahabad.
When the festival of the Kumbh at Allahabad falls on a Monday, it is called the Somvati Amavasya. The Purna Kumbh is followed by the Ardh Kumbh, which comes every six years when millions of pilgrims congregate at Allahabad on the banks of the holy river. Others festivals celebrated in Allahabad is Magh Mela, which is celebrated in the month of February.
Language:
The main languages spoken by the people of Allahabad are Hindi, Urdu, and English
Where to stay:
Kanha Shyam Hotel
Prayag Hotel
Milan Palace Hotel
Yatrik Hotel
Samrat Hotel
Grand Continental Hotel
Kaveri Hotel
Prayag Presidency, Hotel
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Ramakrishna Hotel
Suncity Hotel
New Shanti Hotel
Ajay International Hotel
New Sangam Hotel
Allahabad Regency Hotel
Rahi Triveni Darshan
Mayur Guest House |
