Search results
The Ravi River (/ ˈ r ɑː v i /) is a transboundary river crossing northwestern India and eastern Pakistan. It is one of five rivers associated with the Punjab region. Under the Indus Waters Treaty of 1960, the waters of the Ravi and two other rivers (Sutlej and Beas River) were allocated to India.
Ravi River, in northwestern India and northeastern Pakistan, one of the five tributaries of the Indus River that give the Punjab (meaning ‘Five Rivers’) its name. It rises in the Himalayas in Himachal Pradesh state, India, and flows west into Pakistan before emptying into the Chenab River.
- The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica
Ravindra Narayana Ravi (born 3 [citation needed] April 1952) is an Indian politician and former bureaucrat serving as the current governor of Tamil Nadu. Ravi served as governor of Nagaland from 1 August 2019 to 9 September 2021 and as Governor of Meghalaya from 18 December 2019 to 26 January 2020.
Feb 4, 2024 · The Ravi River stands as a testament to the interwoven nature of history, culture, and ecology in South Asia. Its journey from the lofty Himalayas to the plains of Punjab has witnessed the rise and fall of civilizations and continues to be a vital source of life and livelihood for millions.
- (2)
Feb 25, 2024 · Originating in the Himalayas, the Ravi meanders through the picturesque landscapes of Himachal Pradesh before entering the Punjab region of northwestern India. As it continues its journey, the river forms a natural boundary between India and Pakistan, eventually joining the mighty Indus River in Pakistan's Punjab province.
Feb 26, 2024 · Historical and spiritual significance: In ancient history as per Vedas, the Ravi River was known as Irāvatī. It was referred to as Purushni or Irawati by Indians during Vedic times and as Hydraotes and Hyarotis by the Ancient Greeks.
The Ravi was known as Parushani or Iravati to Indians in Vedic times and Hydraotes to the Ancient Greeks. It originates in the Himalayas in the Chamba district of Himachal Pradesh following a north-westerly course. It turns to the south-west, near Dalhousie, and then cuts a gorge in the Dhaola Dhar range entering the Punjab plain near Madhopur.
