About Triveni Sangam
Triveni Sangam in Bigod is a revered Hindu pilgrimage site located at the confluence of three rivers: Banas, Berach (Bedach), and Menal (Menali). Situated approximately 40 kilometers from Bhilwara city in Mandalgarh tehsil, this sacred river junction features a Shiva temple on its banks. The site attracts devotees who perform rituals, offer prayers, and take holy dips, particularly during auspicious occasions like Kartik Purnima and the month of Sawan.
Visitors guide
Visitors can expect a serene religious atmosphere at the confluence of three rivers with a Shiva temple situated near the riverbank. The temple is known to be partially submerged during the rainy season. Devotees gather for holy dips, prayers, and religious ceremonies. The surrounding area offers tranquil landscapes suitable for contemplation. During festivals like Kartik Purnima, large numbers of pilgrims visit for sacred bathing rituals.
Key highlights
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Confluence of Banas, Berach, and Menal rivers
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Ancient Shiva temple at the river confluence
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Sacred bathing site for Hindu pilgrims
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Major gathering during Kartik Purnima festival
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Temple partially submerged during monsoon season
History of Triveni Sangam
The site marks the confluence of three important rivers of the region - Banas, Berach, and Menal. This natural geographical feature has been recognized as a sacred Triveni Sangam, similar to other such confluences across India that hold religious importance in Hindu tradition.
Culture & Context
Triveni Sangam holds immense spiritual significance for Hindu devotees who believe that bathing at the confluence of three rivers cleanses the soul. The site is particularly important during Kartik Purnima when lakhs of devotees gather for Mahasnana (sacred bathing). The Shiva temple at the confluence adds to its religious importance, especially during the holy month of Sawan.
Route
| By air | Nearest airport is Kota Airport, approximately 85 km away; Udaipur Airport (Maharana Pratap Airport) is approximately 110 km away |
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