Yamuna 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, …

7 hours ago · (The Conversation) — Ritual bathing at the confluence of large rivers has long held special significance in Hindu rituals. Sangam, where the Ganga and Yamuna are believed to …

Yamuna, or Yami, is the personification of the Yamuna river. She is described to be daughter of Surya , the sun god, and Saranyu , the cloud goddess. She is the goddess of life, and the twin …

3 days ago · The photo of a Naga Sadhu — a Hindu ascetic — at the confluence of the Ganges, Yamuna and mythical Saraswati rivers in the northern city of Prayagraj, is emblematic of the …

Like the Ganges, the Yamuna is highly venerated in Hinduism and worshipped as the goddess Yamuna. In Hinduism, she is believed to be the daughter of the sun god, Surya, and the sister …

6 days ago · The Yamuna is a sacred river in India, deeply significant in various religious traditions like Hinduism, Jainism, and Vaishnavism. It is known for its divine association with …

Dec 18, 2024 · The Yamuna river is a sacred waterway in India, deeply embedded in Hindu mythology, especially connected to Krishna. It symbolizes beauty, spirituality, and mourning, …

Dec 8, 2024 · River Yamuna holds significant importance in Hinduism, symbolizing divinity and nature's union, serving as a sacred route, and featuring in key narratives of Krishna's life, …

Jan 12, 2025 · The Hindu festival of Kumbh Mela, described as humanity's biggest gathering, begins in India's Prayagraj. ... Sangam in Prayagraj is the confluence of India's most sacred …

F or Hindus, the Yamuna is not just a natural resource, but also one of the holiest rivers in India. She is a goddess, a giver of life and the chief lover of Krishna. So the protesters were …