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Originating from the
Champasar Glacier at an altitude of 4421 m in the state of
Uttarkhand, the revered Yamuna finds a special mention in the
Hindu mythology. Some say the source of the river is the
Saptarishi Kund, a glacial lake. There is a sacred shrine of
Yamunotri or Yamnotri, near this source at an altitude of 3235
m. There is a temple dedicated to the Goddess Yamuna, which
remains closed from November to May. At Hanumanchatti, the
Hanuman Ganga merges with Yamuna river. According to a legend,
this secluded hilly spot was the home of an ancient sage, Asit
Muni.
History
The history says that, Yamuna is the consort of Lord Shri
Krishna. Gokula, the divine abode of the Lord is the
home of Yamuna. It is that, the river first went round Shri
Krishna before descending down to earth as per the
order of her Lord. River Yamuna came to be called as "Kalindi"as
she touched the peak of Kalind. Then she
descended down the hills and reached the plains at Khandav
Vana which has been developed as Delhi city now.
According to tradition,Yamuna and Yama are believed to be the
offspring of Sun God 'Surya'. Hence it is
considered that whoever takes a dip in the holy waters of the
source stream of Yamuna may not have fear of
death.
Religious Importance
The rivers Ganga and Yamuna along with the now dried
Saraswati, are the most sacred rivers in India. Yamuna,
according to the legends, is the daughter of the Sun God,
Surya and the sister of Yama, the God of Death.
According to ancient beliefs it is said that those who take a
dip in the holy waters of the river do not fear death.
This river is also closely connected to Mahabharat and Lord
Krishna. His father Vasudeva, crossed the Yamuna with baby
Lord Krishna for a safe place. It is said that Lord Krishna
played along with his cowherd friends on the banks of river
Yamuna during his childhood.
Yamuna's Course
Yamuna is popularly called as Jamuna in Uttar Pradesh
state and northern India which rises in Himalayas near
Yamunotri. It is from here the river started her journey to
Vrindavan and Mathura. Then she started flowing towards south
and southeastern parts and flourished the places on her way.
Reaching the Prayag, one of the most sacred places in India,
she joins with Ganges. Then they both flow together till
Ksheer Sagar.
Before reaching the sea, the Yamuna and Ganges greeted each
other. Ganges continued her journey to Patal Loka as by the
orders of Lord Krishna. Yamuna, who originated from the left
part of Lord Krishna decided to ascend again to reach the
abode of Lord Krishna. She ascended in the form of jog like
stream on the peak.
Rising skywards she reached the heaven, then the abode of Lord
Krishna.
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