sentences:  In 2018 the city was renamed to its original name Prayagraj by the State government.The city is situated on an inland peninsula, surrounded by the rivers Ganges and Yamuna on three sides, with only one side connected to the mainland Doab region, of which it is a part.This position is of importance in Hindu scriptures for it is situated at the confluence, known as Triveni Sangam, of the holy rivers.