Triveni Sangam has been mentioned in several ancient Hindu scriptures, including the Vedas, Puranas, and the Mahabharata. It is considered one of the oldest and holiest places in India. The site is believed to be the place where Lord Brahma performed the first yajna (sacrifice) after creating the universe. The confluence of the three rivers signifies the unity of mind (Yamuna), body (Ganga), and spirit (Saraswati). For centuries, sages and saints have meditated here, and it's considered a tirtha — a crossing point between the earthly and the divine.

This sacred spot is also the primary venue for the Kumbh Mela, the largest religious gathering in the world, which rotates between four places and returns to Prayagraj every 12 years. During the event, millions of devotees gather to take the ritual bath at the confluence. Even during regular months, Sangam is visited by thousands for religious ceremonies, pind daan, and spiritual cleansing. Several freedom fighters, including Mahatma Gandhi, also had their ashes immersed here, underlining its cultural and emotional significance beyond religion.