River Alakhnanda joins river Bhagirathi at

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Accepted Answer

River Alakhnanda joins river Bhagirathi at **Dev Prayag**.

Here's why:

*   **Dev Prayag:** This is the confluence point where the Alaknanda and Bhagirathi rivers meet. This confluence is significant because, after this point, the river is known as the Ganges (Ganga). This is a well-established fact in Hindu mythology and geography.

Now, let's examine why the other options are incorrect:

*   **Vishnu Prayag:** At Vishnu Prayag, the Alaknanda River meets the Dhauliganga River. It is one of the Panch Prayag (five confluences) but not the one where Alaknanda meets Bhagirathi.

*   **Karn Prayag:** At Karn Prayag, the Alaknanda River meets the Pindar River. Again, it is one of the Panch Prayag, but not the confluence of Alaknanda and Bhagirathi.

*   **Badrinath Prayag:** Badrinath is a town located on the banks of the Alaknanda River, but it is not a confluence point where the Alaknanda meets the Bhagirathi. The Alaknanda flows through Badrinath.