Yamuna - Wikipedia
WEBThe Yamuna (pronounced [jəmʊnɑː]; IAST: Yamunā) is the second-largest tributary river of the Ganges by discharge and the longest tributary in India.
Yamuna River | India, Map, Cities, & Origin | Britannica
WEBAug 13, 2024 · Yamuna River, major river of northern India, primarily in Uttarakhand and Uttar Pradesh. It is one of the country’s most sacred rivers. Near Prayagraj (Allahabad), it joins the Ganges (Ganga) River.
Triveni Sangam - Wikipedia
WEBTriveni Sangam is the confluence of the Ganges (Ganga), the Yamuna, and the legendary Saraswati River. Triveni Sangam is located at Prayag – the area of Prayagraj neighbouring the confluence; for this reason, the confluence is also sometimes referred to as Prayag.
Ganga River System of India: Map & Tributaries - Rivers Insight
WEBSep 12, 2024 · 1. Yamuna River. Origin: The Yamuna River begins in the Yamunotri Glacier, located in the western Himalayas of Uttarakhand, India. Its source is at an elevation of around 6,387 meters.
Yamuna River System: Detailed Map with Tributaries
WEBSep 5, 2024 · The Yamuna River is a major river in India and is a tributary of the Ganga River. It starts from the Yamunotri Glacier in the Himalayas and flows about 1,376 kilometers through the northern plains of India before joining the …
Yamuna River - WorldAtlas
WEBJul 14, 2021 · 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 Triveni Sangam near Allahabad (Prayagraj).
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 in Hinduism - Wikipedia
WEBYamuna is a sacred river in Hinduism and the main tributary of the Ganges River. The river is also worshipped as a Hindu goddess called Yamuna. [1] . Yamuna is known as Yami in early texts, while in later literature, she is called Kalindi. In Hindu scriptures, she is the daughter of Surya, the sun god, and Sanjna, the cloud goddess.
Ganges River | History, Map, Location, Pollution, & Facts
WEB1 day ago · Ganges River, great river of the plains of the northern Indian subcontinent. Although officially as well as popularly called the Ganga in Hindi and in other Indian languages, internationally it is known by its conventional name, the Ganges. From time immemorial it has been the holy river of Hinduism.
How The Rivers Of India Descended From The Heavens Yamuna
WEBApr 30, 2022 · The longest tributary of the Ganga in India and an immensely significant river in its own right, Yamuna rises in the Yamunotri glacier and flows through 1,376 km, passing the states of Haryana, Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand and Delhi, finally merging with the Ganga at Triveni Sangam, Prayagraj.
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