The Ganges, Yamuna, Brahmaputra, Narmada and Kaveri rivers have great religious significance in India. In India, these rivers are worshiped according to the law. From where do these holy rivers of India originate and through which states do these rivers pass. Along with this, we will also tell you by what names these rivers are known in different places.
The River Ganges
The Ganges River has the most religious significance. According to religious beliefs, just taking a bath in the Ganges river can get rid of all the sins. The Ganges river originates from the Himalayas and joins the Bay of Bengal through Varanasi, Prayag and Haridwar. In India, the Ganges is not considered a mere river. Ganga is given the status of mother in India. In India, the river Ganges is also known as Maa Ganga, Ganga Ji, Ganga Maiya, Goddess Ganga. Ganga is the third largest river in India.
Yamuna river
According to religious mythology, Yamuna river is said to be the consort of Lord Krishna. Emerging from Yamunotri, the Yamuna river joins the Ganges at Prayagraj through Delhi, Agra and Etawah. Yamuna River is also known as “Yamuna Maiya” and the length of Yamuna River is 1376 kms.
Narmada river
Narmada river has a lot of religious significance. Originating from the Amarkantak place of the Mahakal mountain, the Narmada river flows towards the west and joins the Gulf of Khambat. Narmada river flows through Madhya Pradesh and Gujarat and even today special worship of Narmada river is performed in Madhya Pradesh. Narmada River is also known as “Rewa River”.
Kaveri
Kaveri is the most important river of the South. The river Kaveri, originating from the Brahmagiri mountain, joins the Bay of Bengal through Karnataka and Tamil Nadu. Kaveri is considered to be the holiest river in South India. Kaveri is also known as “Ganga of South India”. The main pilgrimage place of Hindus “Tiruchirapalli” is situated on the banks of river Kaveri.
Brahmaputra River
The Brahmaputra River is considered to be one of the oldest rivers of India. The Brahmaputra river, which originates from the Mansarovar lake in Tibet, flows through Arunachal Pradesh and Assam in India and joins the Bay of Bengal. According to religious beliefs, the Brahmaputra river is considered the son of Brahma. The Brahmaputra river is known by different names. The Brahmaputra river is known as ‘Sampo’ in Tibet, ‘Dih’ in Arunachal and ‘Brahmaputra’ in Assam and ‘Ya-lu-tsang-pu’, ‘Chiang’ and ‘Yarlung Zagambo Jiang’ in China. The river Brahmaputra is also called Jamun river in Bengali and Shok river in Assam. Brahmaputra river is the second largest river in India