Sarayu river

News:A new history was created at Ayodhya as a record 6 lakh earthen lamps lit up the Sarayu river bank on the eve of Diwali.

Facts:

About Sarayu River:

  • The Sarayu is a river that flows through the Indian states of Uttarakhand and Uttar Pradesh.
  • This river is of ancient significance as it is mentioned in the Vedas and the Ramayana.
  • The river is formed at the confluence of rivers karnali and mahakali.It is a tributary of River Ganges.
  • On Ram Navami,the festival that celebrates the birthday of Lord Rama, thousands of people take a dip in the Sarayu River at Ayodhya.