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.

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. She is also the twin sister of Yama, god of death. She is associated with the deity Krishna as one of his eight principal consorts, called the Ashtabharya. [2] .

2 days ago · If we study the location of the seven capitals of Delhi, we can easily see that the Yamuna, aside from irrigating agricultural lands, had little to do with meeting the drinking or other water requirements of the seven capitals that came up in the land between the west bank of the Yamuna and the Aravallis.The first four, Mehrauli or Lal-Kot, Siri, Tughlaqabad and Jahanpanah, were located far ...

Jul 10, 2024 · The Yamuna, once revered as sacred, now faces with severe pollution and unpredictable flooding as it flows through Delhi’s urban sprawl. Communities along the riverbanks face constant upheaval,...

Apr 22, 2023 · The Yamuna, a river that environmentalists consider ecologically dead in Delhi, will now be the focus of a cultural push to renew India’s civilisational and socio-religious connect with its...

3 days ago · For many residents, a polluted Yamuna is just an eyesore on their daily commute. But for Delhi’s fisherfolk, the dying river is an existential crisis that threatens their survival.

6 days ago · Yamuna, in Hinduism, represents a revered sacred river, integral to divine activities, associated with purification, beauty, and worship, often personified as a deity and linked to Lord Krishna's joyous interactions with nature and his devotees.

Nov 7, 2024 · The Delhi High Court on Wednesday dismissed a plea seeking a direction to the authorities to permit Chhath Puja rituals along the banks of the Yamuna river, saying it could not allow harm to...

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.

Nov 23, 2007 · Indian Hindu devotees offer prayers to the Sun during the Hindu festival of Chhath, on the banks of the Yamuna River in New Delhi on Nov. 16. Devotees carry an idol of the Goddess Durga...