{"id":464,"date":"2023-04-11T20:21:08","date_gmt":"2023-04-11T14:51:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bharatstory.in\/?p=464"},"modified":"2023-10-12T12:41:24","modified_gmt":"2023-10-12T07:11:24","slug":"15-interesting-facts-about-indias-rivers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/bharatstory.in\/index.php\/2023\/04\/11\/15-interesting-facts-about-indias-rivers\/","title":{"rendered":"15 Interesting Facts about India&#8217;s Rivers"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The <strong>Ganges river<\/strong> is considered sacred by Hindus and is worshiped as the goddess Ganga. (Ghosh, 2019)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The <strong>Brahmaputra river<\/strong> has the highest sediment concentration of any river in the world. (Mondal, 2020)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The <strong>Godavari river<\/strong> is one of the few major rivers in India that flows from west to east. (National Mission for Clean Ganga, 2021)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The <strong>Yamuna river<\/strong> is the largest tributary of the Ganges river and is considered one of the holiest rivers in Hinduism. (Jaiswal, 2020)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The <strong>Narmada river<\/strong> is one of the few rivers in India that flows from east to west and is home to the rare and endangered Mahseer fish. (Central Pollution Control Board, 2019)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The <strong>Indus river<\/strong> is one of the longest rivers in Asia and has been the cradle of the ancient Indus Valley civilization. (Khattak &amp; Akhtar, 2018)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The <strong>Tapti river<\/strong> is the second largest west-flowing river in India and is known for its beautiful waterfalls. (India Water Portal, 2015)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The <strong>Kaveri river <\/strong>is known for its rich delta region which supports rice cultivation and is home to the famous South Indian city of Thanjavur. (Lakshmi, 2018)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The<strong> Beas river<\/strong> is named after the mythological sage Vasistha and is known for its scenic beauty, especially in the Kullu Valley region. (Department of Tourism, Himachal Pradesh, 2021)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The <strong>Mahanadi river <\/strong>is the largest river system in Odisha and is a major source of irrigation for the surrounding agricultural areas. (Government of Odisha, 2021)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The <strong>Brahmaputra River<\/strong> in India is the only river in the world that has a male name and is considered sacred by both Hindus and Buddhists. (Source: &#8220;Brahmaputra River&#8221; by Encyclopaedia Britannica)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The <strong>Godavari River<\/strong>, located in central India, is the second-longest river in the country and is often referred to as the Dakshina Ganga or the South Ganges. (Source: &#8220;Godavari River&#8221; by The World Factbook)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The<strong> Kaveri River<\/strong>, which flows through the states of Karnataka and Tamil Nadu, is known for its delta region which is one of the most fertile agricultural regions in India. (Source: &#8220;Kaveri River&#8221; by Encyclopaedia Britannica)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The <strong>Narmada River<\/strong>, which flows through the central part of India, is one of the five holy rivers in the country and is often referred to as the &#8220;Life Line of Madhya Pradesh&#8221;. (Source: &#8220;Narmada River&#8221; by The World Factbook)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The <strong>Tapti River<\/strong>, located in western India, is known for its scenic beauty and is a popular destination for river rafting and camping activities. (Source: &#8220;Tapti River&#8221; by The Indian Express)<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>References<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Central Pollution Control Board. (2019). Narmada River. Retrieved from <a href=\"https:\/\/cpcb.nic.in\/narmada-river\/\">https:\/\/cpcb.nic.in\/narmada-river\/<\/a> <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Department of Tourism, Himachal Pradesh. (2021). Beas River. Retrieved from <a href=\"https:\/\/himachaltourism.gov.in\/destination\/beas-river\/\">https:\/\/himachaltourism.gov.in\/destination\/beas-river\/<\/a> <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Ghosh, S. (2019). Ganges river: A journey through India&#8217;s holy river. BBC. Retrieved from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bbc.com\/news\/world-asia-india-48607110\">https:\/\/www.bbc.com\/news\/world-asia-india-48607110<\/a> <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Government of Odisha. (2021). Mahanadi River System. Retrieved from <a href=\"https:\/\/odisha.gov.in\/mahanadi-river-system\/\">https:\/\/odisha.gov.in\/mahanadi-river-system\/<\/a> <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>India Water Portal. (2015). Tapti river. Retrieved from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.indiawaterportal.org\/articles\/tapti-river\">https:\/\/www.indiawaterportal.org\/articles\/tapti-river<\/a> Jaiswal, N. (2020). <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The significance of Yamuna river in Hinduism. Times of India. Retrieved from <a href=\"https:\/\/timesofindia.indiatimes.com\/travel\/destinations\/the-significance-of-yamuna-river-in-hinduism\/as73154027.cms\">https:\/\/timesofindia.indiatimes.com\/travel\/destinations\/the-significance-of-yamuna-river-in-hinduism\/as73154027.cms<\/a> <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Khattak, A. M., &amp; Akhtar, R. (2018). Origin, hydrology and civilization of the Indus River. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Global Nest Journal, 20(1), 172-179. Lakshmi, K. (2018). <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Kaveri river: A journey through time. The Hindu. Retrieved from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thehindu.com\/sci-tech\/energy-and-environment\/the-kaveri-river-a-journey-through-time\/article24519356.ece\">https:\/\/www.thehindu.com\/sci-tech\/energy-and-environment\/the-kaveri-river-a-journey-through-time\/article24519356.ece<\/a> Mondal, P. (2020). <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Brahmaputra river: From source to sea. Mongabay. Retrieved from <a href=\"https:\/\/india.mongabay.com\/2020\/\">https:\/\/india.mongabay.com\/2020\/<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Encyclopaedia Britannica. (n.d.). Brahmaputra River. In Encyclopaedia Britannica. Retrieved April 15, 2023, from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.britannica.com\/place\/Brahmaputra-River\">https:\/\/www.britannica.com\/place\/Brahmaputra-River<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The World Factbook. (n.d.). Godavari River. In The World Factbook. Retrieved April 15, 2023, from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cia.gov\/the-world-factbook\/rivers\/godavari-river\/\">https:\/\/www.cia.gov\/the-world-factbook\/rivers\/godavari-river\/<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Encyclopaedia Britannica. (n.d.). Kaveri River. In Encyclopaedia Britannica. Retrieved April 15, 2023, from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.britannica.com\/place\/Kaveri-River\">https:\/\/www.britannica.com\/place\/Kaveri-River<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The World Factbook. (n.d.). Narmada River. In The World Factbook. Retrieved April 15, 2023, from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cia.gov\/the-world-factbook\/rivers\/narmada-river\/\">https:\/\/www.cia.gov\/the-world-factbook\/rivers\/narmada-river\/<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Indian Express. (2019, August 28). Tapti river is now an adventure tourism destination in Surat. In The Indian Express. Retrieved April 15, 2023, from <a href=\"https:\/\/indianexpress.com\/article\/cities\/surat\/tapti-river-is-now-an-adventure-tourism-destination-in-surat-5948796\/\">https:\/\/indianexpress.com\/article\/cities\/surat\/tapti-river-is-now-an-adventure-tourism-destination-in-surat-5948796\/<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>References Central Pollution Control Board. (2019). Narmada River. Retrieved from https:\/\/cpcb.nic.in\/narmada-river\/ Department of Tourism, Himachal Pradesh. (2021). Beas River. Retrieved from https:\/\/himachaltourism.gov.in\/destination\/beas-river\/ Ghosh, S. (2019). 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