Yamuna - Wikipedia
WebLike the Ganges, the Yamuna River is highly venerated in Hinduism in the form of a river and as the goddess Yamuna. The Yamuna is considered a river of heaven. The Rig Veda includes the Yamuna River as one of the seven sacred rivers, along with the Ganges.
Yamuna River | India, Map, Cities, & Origin | Britannica
WebApr 27, 2024 · Yamuna River, major river of northern India, primarily in Uttarakhand and Uttar Pradesh states. It is one of the country’s most sacred rivers. The Yamuna rises on the slopes of the Bandarpunch massif in the Great Himalayas near Yamnotri (Jamnotri) in western Uttarakhand.
Yamuna River - WorldAtlas
WebJul 14, 2021 · Also referred to as “Jumna”, the Yamuna River is one of North India’s major rivers and besides the River Ganges, it is also regarded as one of the most sacred rivers of India. Rising in the Lower Himalayas in the Indian State of Uttarakhand, the Yamuna River flows for about 1,376km and finally merges with the River Ganges at the revered ...
Yamuna River, Origin, Catchment Area, Tributaries, Pollution
WebNov 15, 2023 · The Yamuna River is the longest river in India and one of the Ganges’ major tributaries by discharge. It begins at the Yamunotri Glacier, which is located in Uttarakhand at a height of about 4,500 m, on the southwest face of the Bandarpunch peaks of the Lower Himalayas.
Information about Yamuna River and its Major tributaries - Maps of India
WebMar 13, 2020 · The Yamuna River is one of the most beautiful rivers of India. It is the biggest tributary of the Ganges (also known as Ganga) in Northern India. The famous river has its source in the...
Yamuna River surpasses height record as northern India reels …
WebJul 14, 2023 · New Delhi CNN — A major river overflowing near India’s capital has reached the highest level on record, authorities said, prompting mass evacuations and causing havoc with water supplies as...
Yamuna River - World Water Database
WebYamuna River (also known as Jumna), is the major tributary of the Ganges River. The 1,376 km long Yamuna flows solely through India, crossing three states: Uttarakhand, Uttar Pradesh and Haryana. The Yamuna also flows part of the border between the states of Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand and later on its course between the states of …
Delhi’s relationship with Yamuna river and how it evolved over …
WebJul 15, 2023 · The Yamuna in Delhi, which is for the most part of the year no more than a ribbon of polluted water, rose to 208.66 metres on Thursday evening, causing Delhi’s worst flooding on record. The river touched 207.49 m in 1978, the year in which records started to be maintained. The danger mark in Delhi is 205.33 m.
The Yamuna River: A sacred river in India nurturing Hindu …
WebSep 22, 2023 · India | Destination Guides. The Yamuna River, a revered waterway in India, holds profound significance in Hindu culture. Flowing through Uttarakhand and Uttar Pradesh, it forms a vital part of sacred traditions in New Delhi.
The Yamuna River: India’s Dying Goddess - Yale University
WebThe Yamuna River starts out clear as rainwater from a lake and hot spring at the foot of a glacier, 19,200 feet up in the Himalayas. But for much of its 853-mile length, it is now one of the world’s most defiled rivers. Agricultural demand repeatedly depletes the river’s flow.
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