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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.
6 days ago · 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.
1 day ago · The Yamuna flows through some of India’s most densely populated urban and peri-urban areas spread across Delhi and the National Capital Region (NCR). Originating in the high Himalaya, this river has the spiritual aura of the Ganges with which merges. However, this has not stopped people from dumping sewage and plastic and chemical waste into it, so much so that many sections of the river in Delhi are now considered ecologically dead. ...
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.
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 ...
11 hours ago · Yamuna surpassed its danger mark on July 13, 2023, as its water level reached 200.7m after 3.72 lakh cusecs of water was released from the Hathnikund Barrage. Wajidpur, Mangroli, Nangla Nangli ...
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, 2023 · A tributary of the mighty Ganges River, the Yamuna River breached the “high flood level” mark on Wednesday for the first time in 45 years, according to the Central Water Commission.
Sep 22, 2023 · The Yamuna River is revered as a goddess, known as Yamuna Devi or Yamunaji, and is worshipped by millions of Hindus. Pilgrims consider bathing in its waters a purifying and spiritually uplifting experience.
Jul 15, 2023 · Following very heavy rain, the Yamuna in Delhi temporarily reclaimed parts of the course that it abandoned centuries ago. Delhi has an old history with its river; a relationship that has changed dramatically over time.
