Varuna River
The Varuna River is a minor tributary of the Ganges River in Uttar Pradesh, India. It originates at Phulpur in the Prayagraj district and merges into the Ganges near Sarai Mohana in the Varanasi district.[1] The 6 kilometres (3.7 mi) stretch between Sarai Mohana and is prone to flooding.[2] The name 'Varanasi' is originated from the name of two rivers, Varuna and .
According to the Vamana Purana, the river was created by the gods alongside the Asi River. It is also mentioned in the Mahabharata.[1]
References[]
- ^ Jump up to: a b "VDA: Source of salvation languishing in neglect". The Times of India. 18 December 2012. Retrieved 12 October 2019.
- ^ "Flood situation grim in UP, 3,000 moved to camps". The Times of India. 21 August 2016. Retrieved 12 October 2019.
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- Varanasi
- Rivers of Uttar Pradesh
- Tributaries of the Ganges
- Rivers of India
- India river stubs