Holy Rivers of India

 

Rivers have not only been a lifeline to the people of India but have also served as their spiritual abode in various ways. That is why rivers have always been revered in India and are believed to carry medicinal, healing, and spiritual powers in their waters. 

The River Ganges

The Ganges River is one of the most sacred rivers in India. It originates from the Himalayas and joins the Bay of Bengal after flowing through Uttarakhand, Uttar Pradesh, and Bihar. The Ganga is worshiped as the goddess Ganga in Hinduism and is the most sacred river in India.

Godavari River

Godavari River is the most important river in South India. The river is sacred to Hindus and is also known as the Dakshin Ganga or Ganga of South India. Several ancient temples are located on the banks of Godavari.

Godavari River originates in the Trimbak hills in the Nashik district of Maharashtra. It flows into the Bay of Bengal after flowing through Chhattisgarh, Telangana, and Andhra Pradesh.

Yamuna river

Yamuna river is the third holiest river in India. It originates from Yamunotri in the Himalayas and joins Triveni Sangam in Allahabad. It is one of the largest tributaries of the Ganges River. The cities of Delhi, Agra, and Mathura are situated on the banks of this holy river.

Narmada river

Narmada river is also known as Maa Rewa in India and is also one of the ten holy rivers of India. It originates from the Maikal ranges in Amarkantak, Madhya Pradesh, and joins the Bay of Bengal flowing through Gujarat and Madhya Pradesh. The basin and valley of Narmada also house several important religious places and Ghats along the course such as Amarkantak, Omkareshwar, and Maheshwar.

Krishna river

Krishna River is a major river in South India. It originates from Mahabaleshwar in the state of Maharashtra and flows through Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh.

Brahmaputra River

The Brahmaputra River is one of the longest and holiest rivers in India. After leaving Mansarovar, this river flows through Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, and joins the adjoining bay. It is known as the Tsangpo River in China, the Jamuna River in Bangladesh, and the Dihang River in Arunachal Pradesh.

Saraswati river

Saraswati River is an ancient river, associated with the Vedic era. It originates from the Shivalik ranges, the Himalayas, and joins Triveni Sangam. Triveni Sangam in Allahabad is the confluence of 3 rivers, one of which is the Saraswati river.

Shipra river

Shipra River is a major river flowing in Madhya Pradesh. The holy city of Ujjain is situated on its banks. The Kumbh Mela festival is held in Ujjain every 12 years on the banks of this river.

Kaveri River

Kaveri is a major river in South India, which originates from the Brahmagiri hills and passes through Karnataka and Tamil Nadu. The beautiful Shivasamudram Falls is the second largest waterfall in India is on this river. Tiruchirappalli, a city situated on the banks of the river Kaveri, is a famous pilgrimage center for Hindus.

Tapti River

The Tapti River originates in the Betul district in the state of Madhya Pradesh. The Tapti River flows through Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, and Gujarat.