Yamuna River | India, Map, Cities, & Origin | Britannica
WEBAug 13, 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 - 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 System: Detailed Map with Tributaries
WEBSep 5, 2024 · Origin & Course of Yamuna River. The Yamuna River begins its journey at the Yamunotri Glacier, nestled in the lower Himalayas at around 6,387 meters above sea level. This glacier, located in Uttarakhand, is where the Yamuna originates.
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 ...
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 System: Origin, Course, & Tributaries - Next IAS
WEBJul 24, 2024 · The Yamuna River originates from the Yamunotri Glacier near Bandarpoonch Peak in the Mussoorie range of the Lower Himalayas. This glacier is situated at an altitude of approximately 6,387 meters in the Uttarkashi district of Uttarakhand, India. The Yamuna River begins its journey from this glacier, marking the source of …
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.
Yamuna River - Important Heritage of Indian Civilization and …
WEBThe Yamuna River, considered to be the largest tributary of India, originates from Yamunotri in Uttarakhand and meets the Ganges River at Prayagraj. The river passes through many important cities of India, including New Delhi, Agra, Etawah, Kalpi, Hamirpur and …
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.
Yamuna River System - India-WRIS
WEBArising from the source, river Yamuna flows through a series of valleys for about 200 Kms, in lower Himalayas and emerges into Indo-Gangetic plains. In the upper reaches, the main valley is overlooked by numerous hanging valleys, carved by …
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