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The confluence of the rivers Alaknanda and Bhagirathi at _________.
Haridwar
Kedarnath
Devaprayag
Rudraprayag

A

Haridwar

B

Devaprayag

C

Rudraprayag

D

Kedarnath

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The confluence of the rivers Alaknanda and Bhagirathi at Devprayag.
The term Devprayag stands for 'Holy Confluence' in the Sanskrit language. This is the confluence of two holy rivers Alaknanda and Bhagirathi. ... Devprayag is located on the Rishikesh-Badrinath highway. The Hindus pay immense respect to the town as it is the place where the holy River Ganga takes it shape.

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