कृष्णा
The Sacred River of South India
भौगोलिक तपशील
मूलभूत माहिती
- स्रोत:
- महाबळेश्वर, महाराष्ट्र
- लांबी:
- 1,400 किमी
- Basin Area:
- 258,948 km²
- Mouth:
- Bay of Bengal
- States:
- Maharashtra, Karnataka, Telangana, Andhra Pradesh
पवित्र भूगोल
- • Mahabaleshwar: Sacred source in Western Ghats
- • Sangli: Important cultural center
- • Vijayawada: Major city on the banks
- • Amaravati: Ancient Buddhist site
- • Machilipatnam: Historic port city
- • Hamsaladeevi: Mouth at Bay of Bengal
प्रमुख उपनद्या
डाव्या काठाच्या उपनद्या
- Bhima: Major tributary flowing through Maharashtra and Karnataka
- Tungabhadra: Confluence of Tunga and Bhadra rivers
- Musi: Flows through Hyderabad
उजव्या काठाच्या उपनद्या
- Koyna: Important tributary in Maharashtra
- Wardha: Flows through Maharashtra
- Dindi: Tributary in Karnataka
सांस्कृतिक आणि धार्मिक महत्त्व
Sacred River of South India
The Krishna River is one of the most sacred rivers of South India, named after Lord Krishna. The river originates from the mouth of a cow statue at Mahabaleshwar, symbolizing the sacred cow in Hindu tradition. The river has been the lifeline of several ancient kingdoms and continues to be central to the cultural and spiritual life of millions. It's considered one of the seven sacred rivers (Sapta Sindhu) mentioned in Hindu scriptures.
पवित्र सण
- • Krishna Pushkaram: Once in 12 years grand celebration
- • Makar Sankranti: Sacred bathing festival
- • Krishna Janmashtami: Lord Krishna's birthday
- • Ganga Aarti: Evening prayers at ghats
Historical Significance
- • Vijayanagara Empire: Flourished on its banks
- • Amaravati: Ancient Buddhist center
- • Hampi: UNESCO World Heritage site
- • Vijayawada: Important trading center
शास्त्रीय संदर्भ
Skanda Purana
"The river Krishna, flowing from the sacred Sahyadri mountains, purifies all sins and grants prosperity to those who worship her with devotion."
Brahma Purana
"Among all rivers of the Deccan, Krishna is the most sacred. Bathing in her waters during Pushkaram grants the merit of performing a thousand Ashwamedha yajnas."
Mahabharata Reference
"The river Krishna is mentioned as one of the sacred rivers where sages performed penance and attained spiritual enlightenment."
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