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Download Solution PDFWhat is the Vedic name of the Ravi river?
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Download Solution PDFCorrect Answer Parushini
Key Points
- The Vedic name of the Ravi river is Parushini.
- Rigveda mentions a group of 7 rivers known as Sapta-Sindhu.
- River Saraswati with five rivers of Punjab makes up 6 of the 7 rivers, though the 7th is still not confirmed.
- In Vedic texts, Yamuna is known as Yami while in later literature, the river is called Kalindi.
- The Rigvedic and modern name of the rivers are:-
|
Vedic Name |
Modern Name |
|
Shutudri |
Sutlej |
|
Parushini |
Ravi |
|
Askini |
Chenab |
|
Vitasta |
Jhelum |
|
Bipasa |
Beas |
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