In which of these towns do the rivers Alakananda and Bhagirathi merge to form the river Ganga?

Key Points

• Devprayag is the town where the rivers Alakananda and Bhagirathi merge to form the river Ganga.
• Devprayag is one of the Panch Prayag (five confluences) of the Alakananda River and is significant in Hindu theology.
• The town is located in the state of Uttarakhand, India.
• It is a sacred place and an important pilgrimage site for Hindus.

Additional Information

• Haridwar and Varanasi are also important religious cities along the Ganga, but they are not the confluence points of Alakananda and Bhagirathi.
• Rudraprayag is another confluence point in Uttarakhand where the Mandakini River joins the Alakananda River.
• The river Ganga holds immense cultural, spiritual, and economic importance in India, and its origin at Devprayag is a major attraction for pilgrims and tourists alike.