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India is our country
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Our country India is a unique country. Its culture has influenced nations across the border. India has tropical kind of climate since most part of the country lies within the trophies. The mountain ranges and the rain bearing winds influence the climate of our country. Alteration of seasons is the main feature of India.
India – Geographical Location
Indian Ocean lies to the south of India and Arabian Sea to the west. It is bounded by Bay of Bengal on the east. Lakshadweep Sea lies to the southwest of India. Himalayan Mountains surround the northern frontiers of India. Karakoram range, Rann of Kutch, Thar Desert and Punjab Plains lie to the western border that India shares with Pakistan. Chin Hills and Kachin Hills lie to the northeast and Khasi Hills and Mizo Hills on the east of India.
Holy Rivers in India
Holy rivers of India have great importance in Indian culture. These rivers are sacred for Indian people. There are seven holy rivers in India. Holy rivers are worshiped by people in India. Bathing in holy rivers has religious significance in India. It is believed that bathing in holy rivers purifies you from sins and fears. Rivers are epitomized as Goddesses in India and have importance in Hinduism.
Ganga is the holiest and the largest river in India. It is the most worshiped river and a holy bath in this river is considered the purest. It is also considered as the lifeline of several people who depend on it for their daily needs.
Yamuna has importance in Hindu mythology. It is famous as Sapt Rishi Kund. Taking bath in Yamuna relieves you from fears.
Godavari is also worshiped as a holy river and is the second largest rivers in the country. It is believed in Hinduism that the holy bath in this river also frees u from all the sins.
Kaveri is a beautiful river. It is the most sacred river in South region of India. The importance and the sacredness of the river is well inscribed in Tamil literature.
Saraswati flowed in northern India in Vedic era. The three holy rivers namely Ganga, Yamuna and Saraswati flow intersect in Allahabad. This intersection is termed as the Triveni Sangam. Saraswati flows underground and is invisible.
Narmada is one of the most sacred rivers after Ganga. It is believed in Hinduism that the river sprang from the body of Lord Shiva.
River Shipra is yet another holy river flowing in the country. The holy city of Ujjain is located on its banks and is well known for Mahakleshwar temple. Kumbh mela is hosted in Ujjain and devotees come from all over the world to take holy bath in the river.
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