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The Yamuna ( pronounced [jəmʊnɑː]; IAST: Yamunā) is the second-largest tributary river of the Ganges by discharge and the longest tributary in India.
Jun 10, 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.
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May 2, 2024 · In this article, we’ll explore everything about the Yamuna River System—its Geographical Features, including where it flows and what it looks like on a map, its historical importance, dams, tributaries, and major cities along its banks.
Yamuna River (also known as Jumna), is the major tributary of the Ganges River. Origin:It rises in the high Himalaya, in the Yamunotri Glacier, at the height of 4,421 meters. Course: The 1,376 km long Yamuna flows solely through India, crossing three states: Uttarakhand, Uttar Pradesh and Haryana.
Mar 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 Yamunotri...
Jul 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 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.
River Yamuna is a tributary and rises in the Yamunotri Glacier, at a height of 6,387 meters in the Uttarkashi district, in the flank of the south-west slopes of the Bandarpunch peak in the lower Himalayas. Some say the source of the river is the Saptarishi Kund, a glacial lake.
The Yamuna River is the largest tributary of the Ganges River, with a catchment area (345,848 sq km / 133,533 sq m) that constitutes 40 percent of the total Ganga River Basin. The river is 1,376 km (855 miles) long and passes through seven Indian states.
