10 facts about the disappeared Saraswati River

The Saraswati River is mentioned in ancient Hindu scriptures like the Rigveda and other post-Vedic texts, indicating its importance in Hinduism.

The river is described as a powerful and holy river that the followers of Hinduism worshiped.

In Hindu mythology, the Saraswati River is associated with Goddess Saraswati, the goddess of knowledge, music, and creativity.

The river is said to have played a significant role in the Vedic religion and was considered a mighty and holy river in northwestern India.

Geographical history and archaeological findings suggest that the river once flowed through Rajasthan, which was not always an arid region.

According to scientific reports, the river existed during the Harappan civilization, and many parts of the civilization were built on its banks.

The river is believed to have dried up or disappeared due to tectonic activities that delinked it from its source.

Some parts of the river are believed to still flow underground in states like Haryana, Punjab, Himachal Pradesh, and Rajasthan.

In 2015, the Haryana government initiated a project to revive the Saraswati River by excavating farmlands where the river once flowed.

One can still witness the Saraswati River flowing in Mana Village, Uttarakhand, near the border of India and China.

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