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Among the most distinctive features of India are its rivers, which holds the highly religious importance among its people. Covering the vast geographical area of 329 million heactares, Indian rivers have been an important reason for the rural prosperity of India. Carrying a wider importance in cultural, economical, geographical as well as religious development, the numerous river of India is of great value in India. The rivers in India are considered as God and Goddess and are even worshiped among the Hindus. They provide tourists a wonderful insight into the historical, cultural and traditional aspect of India. Some of the most prominent rivers in India include Ganga, Yamuna, Krishna, Godavari, Narmada and Kaveri.

ganga-river

Ganga is the sacred river of India. Ganga originated from the Gangotri Glacier, which is located in the western Himalayas. According to the Hindu beliefs a dip in the Ganga water can wash away all the sins. Ganga or Ganges have been the ultimate rafting site in India.
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yamuna-river

Mahabalipuram Beach lies on the shores of the Bay of Bengal in the south Indian state of Tamil Nadu. The climate of the Mahabalipuram remains hot throughout the year. Sea cruising, surfing, sun bathing, fishing and angling are the most popular activity on the Mahabalipuram Beach.
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godavari-river

The Godavari river rises near the Trimbak in the district of Nasik in the Indian state of Maharashtra. Apart from Ganga and Yamuna, Godavari also holds the special religious importance in India. River Godavari is under the serious threat as a result of the growing Urbanization and industrialization.
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kaveri river

River Kaveri originates in the Brahmagiri hills in Kodagu, in a place called Talakaveri (head of Kaveri). The river Kaveri has been supporting the large amount of wildlife. Millions of people in south India are heavily dependent on its water especially the tribal population.
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krishna-river

Krishna river originates in the western ghats near Mahabaleshwar at an elevation of about 1,300 meter, in the state of Maharashtra in central India. It is one of the longest rivers in India. The Krishna river is around 1,290 km in length.
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narmada-river

Amarkantak is the place from where the Narmada river originates. It is said Narmada river came down from the sky as by the order of the Lord Shiva. Some also says that the Narmada river sprangs from the body of the Lord Shiva, while performing the tandava (Lord Shiva's cosmic dance).
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tapi river

Tapi river is one of the major rivers in India. Tapati, Tapti, Tapee, Taapi are the other names used for the Tapi river in India. According to the legends, Tapi river also known as Tapti is the daughter of Surya (the Sun God).
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