The Lifeline of Ahmedabad– Erakina
The Sabarmati River may be a monsoon-fed river that flows north-south through Ahmedabad, bisecting the town into its western and eastern halves. it’s
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Tapti River: History, Facts & significance-Erakina
Tapti is one of the major rivers in the central part of India. Tapti is the ancient Sanskrit name of the river which is also popular as Tapi. The name Tapti comes from the name of Surya or Sun god’s daughter Tapati which means “burning one”. This river flows through three states in peninsular India, Maharashtra, Gujrat, and Madhya Pradesh. The river’s origin is Multai in Madhya Pradesh, flows parallel to the Narmada River, and drains into the Arabian sea. Purna, Panjhra, and Girna are three tributaries of Tapti that flows in the state of Maharashtra.
A perennial river – Erakina
The Son River is a perennial river that flows through central India. It begins near Amarkantak Hill in Madhya Pradesh’s Annupur district and ends near Patna, Bihar, where it mixes with the Ganges River. After the Yamuna River, the Sone River is the Ganges’ second-largest southern tributary. The Koilwar Bridge is India’s oldest river bridge, …
Chambal River – Erakina
Introduction The Chambal River is one of India’s cleanest rivers and home to spectacular species such as gharials, muggers, and dolphins. The Chambal River Basin was once a haven for dacoits, but they have since surrendered and are living a regular life, leaving the valley tranquil. Chambal River The Chambal River, a tributary of the …
Sutlej River-Erakina
Introduction The Sutlej River (sometimes spelled Satluj River) is the largest of the five rivers that flow through the famed crossroads region of Punjab, India, and Pakistan. The river flows through Pakistan, passing through the Vindhya Mountain Range to the north, the Hindu Kush division of the Himalayan Mountain Ranges to the south, and the …
Narmada River-Erakina
Introduction Narmada River during daytime The Narmada River, also known as Nerbada or Nerbudda, is the third-longest river that runs entirely within India, after the Godavari River, the Ganga River, and the Krishna River. Ptolemy, a Greek geographer from the second century CE, named the river Namade. The Narmada River is 1,289 kilometers (801 miles) …
Karna Lake
Introduction In Haryana’s Karnal district, Karna Lake is a popular tourist attraction. It is 125 kilometres from both Chandigarh and Delhi and hence serves as a halfway point on the famed Grand Trunk Road that connects the two cities. According to legend, Karna, a well-known Indian historical figure who played a key part in the …
River Krishna – a boon to the South Indians- Erakina
Introduction: River Krishna bears the name of Lord Krishna, a deity worshipped all over India. In India, rivers are seen as mothers or Gods who nurture and sustain life in this world. Rivers play a major role in the cultural and religious practices in India. Rivers are considered sacred and the traditional practice of bathing …
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Yamuna River -Erakina
The Yamuna has become one of the world’s most polluted rivers. Due to the massive amount of debris, dust, and untreated filth that has fallen right into the Yamuna river, the main tributary of India’s most pious river, Ganga, appears not only stagnant but rotten. A beautiful morning at Yamuna ghat, Delhi About The Yamuna …
The Hooghly River-Erakina
Introduction The Hooghly River brings so many people together by keeping them at a safe distance and providing them with an incentive to interact through a simple give-and-take approach. It provides a means for many families to keep employed by providing several job opportunities due to its industrial significance. The river is currently endangered due …