Yamuna is a sacred river in Hinduism and the main tributary of the Ganges River. The river is also worshipped as a Hindu goddess called Yamuna. [1] Yamuna is known as Yami in early texts, while in later literature, she is called Kalindi. In Hindu scriptures, she is the daughter of Surya, the sun god, and Sanjna, the cloud goddess.

9 hours ago · A vermilion dot on the forehead is one of India’s most widely accepted Hindu cultural insignias. At the Maha Kumbh festival, where millions are flocking to pray and bathe at the confluence of India’s holy rivers, it morphs into a major display of Hinduism in various forms and designs. ... the Yamuna, and the Saraswati rivers the day before ...

Yamuna, or Yami, is the personification of the Yamuna river. She is described to be daughter of Surya , the sun god, and Saranyu , the cloud goddess. She is the goddess of life, and the twin of Yama , the god of the underworld.

Like the Ganges, the Yamuna is highly venerated in Hinduism and worshipped as the goddess Yamuna. In Hinduism, she is believed to be the daughter of the sun god, Surya, and the sister of Yama, the god of death, and so she is also known as Yami.

Dec 18, 2024 · The Yamuna river is a sacred waterway in India, deeply embedded in Hindu mythology, especially connected to Krishna. It symbolizes beauty, spirituality, and mourning, crucial for rituals and gatherings reflecting devotion and historical significance.

Jan 17, 2025 · The Yamuna is a sacred river in India, deeply significant in various religious traditions like Hinduism, Jainism, and Vaishnavism. It is known for its divine association with Krishna's pastimes and rituals, often personified as a goddess embodying feminine energy.

Sep 25, 2024 · Sri Yamuna in Hinduism represents a revered deity linked to the sacred river, embodying purity and devotion. She is the daughter of Mount Kalinda and signifies dark attributes, serving as a focal point for worship.

2 days ago · NEW DELHI (AP) — Hindu devotees, mystics and holy men and women have gathered in India’s northern city of Prayagraj for the Maha Kumbh festival, the world’s largest religious gathering.. The festival — site of a stampede on Wednesday — is held every 12 years at the confluence of the Ganges, the Yamuna and the mythical Saraswati rivers. Hindus take a series of ritual baths at the ...

2 days ago · At Least 30 Dead and Many More Hurt in Stampede at Huge Hindu Festival in India. ... As pilgrims rushed to the confluence of the Ganges and Yamuna Rivers, which Hindus consider sacred, thousands ...

9 hours ago · A Hindu devotee gets a sacred mark on his forehead after bathing at the confluence of the Ganges, the Yamuna, and the Saraswati rivers during the 45-day-long Maha Kumbh festival in Prayagraj ...