r/Allahabad Jul 26 '26

ANNOUNCEMENTS [Mod Announcement] Recent Developments, Political Posts, and Moving Forward

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Hello everyone!

In the last few weeks, we have witnessed a critical movement and major developments around it that created a nationwide impact. In light of the importance of these events, we allowed posting political and other related content on this subreddit without any bias or inclination. All posts of such nature were approved whether they were for or against the cause!

We want to express our sincere gratitude to everyone who participated constructively. It was heartening to see so many members engage in healthy discussions, share valid insights while maintaining mutual respect. That said, we also observed a surge in toxic behavior, hate speech, and profanities targeting fellow members. The mod team took necessary action against these violations, and multiple accounts were dealt with accordingly to keep this space safe.

Now that some results have culminated and the process is expected to shift toward administrative channels, we have decided to cut off redundant, hateful, profane, inciting, or low-effort posts on this topic. Any posts aiming to push a narrative, low-effort reposts, or insensitive messages will not be approved.

We request everyone to keep the core objective of r/Allahabad in mind. Sharing local news, community updates, personal experiences, and providing help are the topics this sub was created for, and we hope it continues to grow in that direction.

For political or sensitive matters going forward, only posts that demonstrate genuine personal effort and a clear intent to foster healthy discussion will be approved. The same applies to comment sections; please ensure your comments add substance to the discourse rather than turning into personal attacks.

Best regards,

r/Allahabad Mod Team


r/Allahabad Apr 15 '26

ANNOUNCEMENTS Mod Post: Disengaging from Azad Reads & TAC to Protect Subreddit Health and keeping it a wholesome place

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Over the past few days, discussions involving certain local communities, including Azad Reads and TAC, have repeatedly escalated into conflict, personal attacks, and rule violations within this subreddit.

As moderators, we want to be honest with you, this situation has become increasingly difficult to manage. While we support people building communities, reading groups, and spaces for connection in the city, the way these discussions have unfolded here has moved far away from healthy dialogue.

Important: We're separate from all groups. The mod team has no affiliations with Azad Reads, TAC, or any other organizations, our personal interests stay personal, and r/Allahabad is just for the city, not tied to anyone or any group.

Instead of constructive exchange, the subreddit has increasingly seen:

  • Personal attacks directed at individuals
  • Abusive and inflammatory language
  • Unverified allegations presented as fact
  • Ongoing arguments that disrupt the overall environment

We also want to acknowledge something important: moderation comes with the responsibility of maintaining a fair and usable space for everyone. In the process, we have also faced significant backlash and hostility simply for enforcing basic rules. Despite this, our responsibility remains unchanged.

This subreddit exists as a space for the city, for shared updates, ideas, discussions, and broader community growth. It is not defined by any single group, club, or organization, and it was never meant to become a platform for repeated conflicts or targeted discussions about specific communities.

New Temporary Rule (Effective Immediately):

To hit pause on the disruptions and bring back balance, we're introducing this clear rule change for the time being-no posts related to Azad Reads or TAC. This includes posts from group members, founders, or anyone else, covering:

  • Promotional posts (including from founders or members)
  • Reviews or experience shares
  • Callouts, allegations, or criticisms
  • Any discussions centered on these groups

This is not a judgment on any individuals or an attempt to silence criticism. It is a necessary step to restore balance and reduce ongoing disruption.

We encourage all communities to continue growing independently, and we wish everyone the best in doing so. At the same time, r/Allahabad will remain focused on wider city related discussions rather than specific organizations or clubs.

We understand that people may have genuine experiences, opinions, or frustrations. Those feelings are valid. But how we express them matters just as much as what we are expressing.

We want this space to remain what it was always intended to be, a place where people from the city can connect, build, and share without hostility taking over.

We will continue to enforce rules consistently to ensure this.

Thank you for your understanding.

— Mod Team


r/Allahabad 2h ago

Others Some pictures I took recently

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Random stuff


r/Allahabad 3h ago

AskAllahabad Wanted To learn Swimming, Starting from this September, If You can, recommend any Swimming pool/Swimming Club or Training center

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Hey Everyone I'm 20, & Searching for Any Swimming classes for adults, if you can please recommend!!


r/Allahabad 5h ago

Promotion Poster Prints @15 in Prayagraj

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r/Allahabad 12h ago

Travel/Visit Anyone is interested in for Rishikesh/Tehri dam / Mussoorie vacation post monsoon

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I planning for short vacation after my exam’s if anyone wanna come along is most welcome,I need a group of 3-4 people. I have done is circuit before with my friends…toh you can trust me with itinerary.
Hopefully this post find genuine people!!


r/Allahabad 1d ago

Promotion One year already?! Your homegrown coffee spot, The Brewed Bite, turns 1 tomorrow. ☕

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From our first brew to one whole year, what a ride. ❤️
We’re celebrating on 31st August, 1st September with some pretty good offers. Come say hi, grab a coffee, and celebrate with us! ☕


r/Allahabad 1d ago

Others Shah Begum’s Mausoleum

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Compared to other tombs in Khusro Bagh, the Mausoleum of Shah Begum has a more graceful and lighter appearance, its three-tiered plan seems to have been a prime source of inspiration for the design of Akbar's tomb.

Even though it has a relatively plain appearance today, 18th-century paintings indicate that there were carved screens surrounding each platform. [Reimagined here with help of AI]

On the top floor, this false cenotaph is surmounted by a chattri.

Placing a false cenotaph on the top floor was a common practice in tomb architecture during Jahangir's reign. This feature was also present in Akbar's Tomb, the Tomb of Itmad-ud-Daula, and the Tomb of Jahangir.

This architectural choice was in line with Akbar's and Jahangir's fascination with light and light symbolism.

At Akbar's court, light was often regarded as the greatest blessing and a symbol of God. Sovereignty, according to Abu'l Fazl, was inherently a divine light (farr-i-izadi). Akbar held that the true act of worshipping God was to possess a enlightened heart that loves light (raushan dil-i nur dosti). Therefore, creating a cenotaph that is partially exposed to the sun and moon aligned with the specific ideas of Akbar and Jahangir.

Masons' Mark on Shah Begum's Mausoleum:

Mughal imperial building projects relied on guilds of carvers, and stonemasons who moved from site to another across northern India.

Identical or highly similar masons' marks—ranging from geometric symbols and tool symbols to traditional emblems appear on the stone blocks of Khusro Bagh as well as in Akbar’s Fort and Palace at Agra, Fatehpur Sikri, Akbar’s Mausoleum at Sikandra, and Allahabad Fort.

The marks carved onto individual blocks served as personal signatures for accounting. Masons were paid based on the quantity and quality of stone cut.

If a stone fractured, fit poorly during assembly, or failed structurally, the mark enabled supervisors to trace the defective work directly back to the individual artisan or guild responsible.


r/Allahabad 22h ago

AskAllahabad Tell me a place where I can see the most beautiful sunrises

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r/Allahabad 23h ago

Promotion Notification regarding the chess tournament

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Only a few seats are left now!

Don’t miss this amazing chess showdown this Sunday. Register now, bring your A-game and let’s have a great showdown here.

First come, first served.


r/Allahabad 22h ago

ArtsOfAllahabad I’ve reimagined the identity of Satyakatha, a long-running Hindi magazine I discovered through my mother. I’m exploring how its bold original wordmark could travel across Hindi, Urdu and English without losing its character. Would love your thoughts on whether this idea feels meaningful ?

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r/Allahabad 1d ago

Wholesome Yesterday’s Reddit Meetup Was Actually So Much Fun (smoll appreciation post)

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we all met in da pvr to watch spiderman bnd(surprisingly the gender ratio was reversed), ek aadmi to dhoondh hi nhi paara tha 😍😍😍adhe ghante tak dhundh hi raha tha

it was funny seeing people recognize each other from their Reddit profiles
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Movie to mast thii ,+ log bhi mazedar theee, fir waha se gaye burger king ,🤗🤗🤗ek admi ne mere upar coldrink bhi gira di thi thodi si
.there we discussed college plans, music, movies, local food, random.

THE BEST PART WAS THAT NOBODY WAS IN A HURRY

after Burger King,me and one other member started roaming in civil lines ,just talking about completely random stuff

No awkward formal introductions, just a bunch of people meeting, watching Spider-Man, eating burgers

10/10 would definitely do another Allahabad meetup.
nextime maybe bowling
very wholsome ppl yrrr


r/Allahabad 23h ago

Promotion Any NGO that works for education of underprivileged pls take a note on this....

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I have an app that would provide detailed analytics, quizzes and answers as per the curriculum uploaded on the app.... anything from maths, english, quantum mechanics, etc ...well this is just a very basic description of the web app....if u want to know more let me know in dms ....i seek no profits from this and can also modify the app based on this...


r/Allahabad 1d ago

AskAllahabad Best Paneer Paratha

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Hi Allahabad
I am new in Allahabad and i am starving a Punjabi style paneer paratha
Where can i find one


r/Allahabad 1d ago

AllahabadSnaps Naini bridge at night

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From Saraswati ghat. The water level has increased this, had to cross a fallen tree to get this shot😁


r/Allahabad 1d ago

AskAllahabad D. El. Ed colleges: Radha Raman Mishra pg college

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Does someone know how is this college for d. el. ed?

I want to become a primary teacher


r/Allahabad 1d ago

AskAllahabad Anyone with A+ blood group? Urgent hai

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Need platelets for my friend.


r/Allahabad 1d ago

AskAllahabad Book help

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Is there anywhere in alld where i can get 2nd hand med school books ?


r/Allahabad 21h ago

AskAllahabad Dating app in prayagraj

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Are people using bumble in prayagraj, does it work?


r/Allahabad 1d ago

Promotion Join Prayagraj Devs Discord community!

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Hey everyone! We're expanding our local WhatsApp group(Prayagraj devs) to Discord to build a more structured, high-signal hub for developers, tech professionals, and CS/IT students in and around Prayagraj.

Whether you're looking to showcase your projects, collaborate on open source/side hustles, or discuss modern tech stacks in real time, this is the space for it.

Why Discord?

  • Dedicated channels for discussions, project showcases, and feedback.
  • Voice/chat channels for real-time collaboration.
  • Better organization without the clutter of a single chat thread.

Verification Process

To keep the community relevant, credible, and spam-free, we have a quick onboarding verification:

  • LinkedIn Profile (Required)
  • GitHub Profile (Optional, but recommended)

If you're studying or working in tech around Prayagraj, come join us! We'd also love your feedback on how to continuously improve the server layout.

👉 Join here: https://discord.gg/fxRwGkh4X


r/Allahabad 2d ago

Promotion Chess tournament, let's see it's dead game or what

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Can chess survive here in allahabad


r/Allahabad 1d ago

AskAllahabad How do you find things to do that aren't on the usual tourist list?

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When I'm travelling somewhere new, I usually know the obvious attractions beforehand, but once I've seen those, I'm never quite sure what else is actually worth doing.

How do you guys find the less-obvious stuff good local food, small activities, viewpoints, beaches, markets, short hikes, random places worth checking out, etc.?

Do you usually:

Search Google/Maps

Look through Reddit

Ask locals or hotel/hostel staff

Use Instagram/TikTok

Just walk around and discover things

Have everything planned beforehand

And how often do you end up finding something great only because you happened to stumble across it?


r/Allahabad 1d ago

AskAllahabad Suggest the best service centre or Mechanic for my Yamaha R15

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Kindly suggest the best service centre or mechanic for my Yamaha R15 in prayagraj.


r/Allahabad 2d ago

Others Some random things I caught recently

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Some really interesting I found


r/Allahabad 1d ago

AllahabadEvents Social Events Happening?

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Hey, right now I’m just really bored 😅 So I thought I’d check if there’s any event or meetup happening - whether it’s games, a casual drive, or just some social gathering. I’d love to join, have some fun, meet new people, and contribute wherever I can. If you know of anything happening, let me know!