These 7 rivers of India are considered to be the most sacred, definitely take bath here on Sharad Purnima.

Know the names of 7 rivers

The names of the holy rivers we are talking about are Ganga, Yamuna, Saraswati, Indus, Narmada, Godavari and Kaveri. Each of these sacred rivers has its own unique significance in Hinduism and has many mythological stories. These 7 rivers are also known as ‘Saptanadi’.

The River Ganges

River Ganga is one of the most famous holy rivers of India. River Ganga, which originates from the Himalayas and falls into the Bay of Bengal, is considered a symbol of purity. Hindus believe that bathing in the Ganges frees one from sins and leads to moksha (liberation from the cycle of life and death). It is also the home of the river goddess Ganga, who descended on earth to purify the cursed souls of King Bhagiratha’s ancestors.

Let us tell you, river Ganga passes through many cities including Rishikesh, Haridwar, Farrukhabad, Kanpur, Jajmau, Prayagraj, Mirzapur, Banaras, Ghazipur, Buxar, Ballia, Patna, Hajipur, Munger, Bhagalpur. Every year lakhs of tourists come to Rishikesh, Haridwar and Banaras to see the river Ganga.

Yamuna River

Yamuna River is the longest and second largest tributary of Ganga. Yamuna has a special place in Hindu mythology. It is believed that this river is connected with the childhood of Lord Krishna. Devotees believe that bathing in Yamuna purifies the negative things within you. Talking about the major cities situated on the banks of river Yamuna, they are Delhi, Mathura, Agra, Etawah and Prayagraj.

Indus River

The Indus River, which is mentioned in ancient Indian texts, is also considered one of the sacred rivers. It flows through the northern areas of Pakistan and India. Historically, the Indus Valley Civilization is believed to have developed on the banks of this river. The river is also mentioned in the oldest Vedic text – the Rig Veda, highlighting its importance in Hindu culture from early times. Let us tell you, Indus river flows through 3 countries. Which includes China, India and Pakistan. This river flows for approximately 1,976 miles.

Narmada River

Flowing in central India, the Narmada River is considered the holiest of the five sacred rivers of India. It is believed that a dip in the Narmada is equivalent to a dip in the Ganga. Narmada Parikrama, or circumambulation of the river, is considered a unique pilgrimage that involves walking along the river and is an important spiritual act for many Hindus. Let us tell you, Narmada river originates from the north-eastern part of Satpura hills. It is also called the “lifeline of Madhya Pradesh and Gujarat”.

Godavari, Krishna, Kaveri River

The Godavari River is a sacred river in central and south-eastern India. This river is counted among the second longest rivers of India. At the sixth position is the Krishna River, which originates from Mahabaleshwar mountain in the Western Ghats. Let us tell you, Krishna River is revered in Hinduism due to its mythological relationship with Lord Krishna. At number seven is the Kaveri river which flows through the states of Karnataka and Tamil Nadu.