Sarayu facts for kids
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Sarayu River at Ayodhya
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| Other name(s) | Kali River, Sarda River |
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| Main source | Himalayas 4,150 m (13,620 ft) |
| River mouth | Tributary of Ganges |
| Length | 350 km (220 mi) |
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| Basin size | Eastern Kumaon - Western Nepal |
The Sarayu is a river that flows through the Indian states of Uttarakhand and Uttar Pradesh. This river is of ancient significance, finding mentions in the Vedas and the Ramayana. The Sarayu river of India forms at the confluence of the Karnali (or Ghaghara) and Mahakali (or Sharda) in Bahraich District. The Mahakali or Sharda forms the western Indo-Nepal border. Ayodhya is situated on the banks of river Sarayu. Some mapmakers consider the Sarayu to be just a section of the lower Ghaghara River.
On Ram Navami, the festival that celebrates the birthday of Lord Rama, thousands of people take a dip in the Sarayu River at Ayodhya.
See also
In Spanish: Sarju para niños
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