Why is Prayagraj considered sacred for performing Pind Daan?

Prayagraj, also known as Triveni Sangam, is the holiest confluence of the Ganga, Yamuna, and Saraswati rivers. Scriptures state that performing Pind Daan here grants direct Moksha (liberation) to ancestors. The Matsya Purana and Garuda Purana emphasize that rituals performed at Prayagraj bear a hundredfold merit compared to other places. The presence of Lord Brahma, Vishnu, and Shiva makes this land spiritually charged, ensuring that the departed souls attain peace and freedom from the cycle of birth and death.