🌊 Sacred Holy Rivers

According to Hindu mythology, Ganga descended from heaven to earth through Lord Shiva's hair to purify the souls of King Bhagirath's ancestors. The river is considered the goddess Ganga and is believed to wash away sins.

Yamuna is considered the daughter of Surya (Sun god) and sister of Yama (god of death). She is closely associated with Lord Krishna, who spent his childhood on her banks in Vrindavan.

Saraswati is the mythical river that is said to flow underground and meet Ganga and Yamuna at Triveni Sangam in Allahabad. She represents knowledge, wisdom, and learning.

Narmada is considered one of the seven sacred rivers of India. She is believed to be born from Lord Shiva's body and is the only major river that flows from east to west.

Godavari is known as the Ganga of South India. According to legend, sage Gautama performed penance here, and Lord Shiva granted him this sacred river to purify his ashram.

Kaveri is considered the daughter of sage Kavera. She is worshipped as a goddess and is believed to have the power to grant children to childless couples.

The Indus river is one of the longest rivers in Asia and was the cradle of the Indus Valley Civilization. It is considered sacred and is mentioned in ancient Vedic texts.

Brahmaputra means "son of Brahma" in Sanskrit. The river is considered masculine, unlike most rivers in India which are considered feminine. It is believed to be the son of Lord Brahma.