Devprayag is a holy place situated on the juncture of the holy rivers Alaknands and Bhagirathi. It is a popular Hindu pilgrimage destination in the state of Uttarakhand. It is a hamlet has several mythological tales attached to it which is evident from the Huen Tsang's writting. The town of Devprayag was also known as Brahmapuri or Brahm Teerth or Srikhand Nagar in the 7th century. The town derived its name from the Hindu ascetic, sage Devsharma. It is believed that Devsharma devoted his entire life in intense penance to attain a glimpse of Lord Vishnu and was subsequently blessed by Lord Rama, the seventh incarnation of Lord Vishnu. The town falls in the Garhwal region of Uttarakhand and falls on the way to the holy pilgrimage Badrinath.
Devprayag, Uttarakhand
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