Yamuna - Wikipedia
WEBThe Yamuna (pronounced [jəmʊnɑː]; IAST: Yamunā) is the second-largest tributary river of the Ganges by discharge and the longest tributary in India.
Yamuna River | India, Map, Cities, & Origin | Britannica
WEBAug 13, 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.
Yamuna River System: Detailed Map with Tributaries
WEBSep 5, 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 with route, its historical importance, dams, tributaries, and major cities along its banks.
Yamuna River - WorldAtlas
WEBJul 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 in Hinduism - Wikipedia
WEBYamuna 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.
Information about Yamuna River and its Major tributaries - Maps of India
WEBMar 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...
On Delhi’s Toxic River, Prayers to a Sun Struggling to Shine …
WEBNov 11, 2021 · The Yamuna River is frequently blanketed with a toxic foam from untreated industrial wastes. But worshipers still enter the water for the four-day Chhath festival.
Yamuna River - World Water Database
WEBYamuna River (also known as Jumna), is the major tributary of the Ganges River. The 1,376 km long Yamuna flows solely through India, crossing three states: Uttarakhand, Uttar Pradesh and Haryana.
The Yamuna River: A sacred river in India nurturing Hindu …
WEBSep 22, 2023 · The Yamuna River primarily flows through the northern states of India, namely Uttarakhand, Himachal Pradesh, Haryana, Delhi, and Uttar Pradesh. It originates from the Yamunotri Glacier in the Uttarakhand state of the Indian Himalayas, making it one of the significant tributaries of the Ganges River.
Yamuna River System: Origin, Course, & Tributaries - Next IAS
WEBJul 24, 2024 · The Yamuna River System is a major river system in northern India, forming a crucial part of the Ganga Drainage System. It includes the Yamuna River and its various tributaries, flowing through the states of Uttarakhand, Himachal Pradesh, Haryana, and Uttar Pradesh, before joining the Ganga River at Prayagraj (Allahabad).
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