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Ornamented by the holy rivers Ganga and Yamuna, Uttar Pradesh is a pilgrimage destination for many religions. Nowhere in the world one can find people worshipping sacred rivers, the banks of which are thronged by devotees to get sanctified from the sins. The twin cities of Mathura & Vrindavan, is no less sacred than the other pilgrimage sites of Uttar Pradesh. Mathura the birthplace of Lord Krishna is one of the most venerated cities of the Hindu pilgrims. The city of Allahabad is honored for being the juncture of three sacred rivers - Ganga, Yamuna and Saraswati. Ayodhya, the birthplace of Lord Rama is the pride of the Hindus. Choukhandi Stupa built by Mughal emperor Akbar in 1555 AD is believed to be the place where Lord Buddha met his five disciples. The magnificent Ashoka pillar in the Sarnath museum adorned by a capital of four lions proclaims the visit of emperor Ashoka to Sarnath. Mathura is believed to be the place where lord Krishna was born in the prison of King Kamsa 5,000 years ago. Varanasi, one of the oldest cities in the world is the sacred place for the Hindus is situated on the banks of the river Ganges. Taj Mahal one among the seven wonders in the world is situated in Agra. Other places of attraction are Agra Fort, Fatehpur Sikri and Sikandra.