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Which river joins the Ganges near Prayagraj?

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Physical map showing the Brahmaputra and Ganges river basins and their drainage networks across northern India, Bangladesh, Nepal, Bhutan, Tibet (China), and Myanmar. The map uses color shading to indicate elevation, from the high Himalayas in brown and white to lowland plains in green, and marks major rivers, tributaries, glaciers, dams, irrigated areas, and regions subject to flooding. An inset locator map highlights the region within South Asia. — Ganges River The Brahmaputra and Ganges river basins and their drainage network.

The Yamuna River joins the Ganges River near the city of Prayagraj in northern India. This confluence is considered an especially sacred site to Hindus and serves as the location for major religious events, including the Kumbh Mela.123