Holy Dip on Ram Navami: Large numbers of devotees are taking a holy dip in the Saryu River in Ayodhya on the occasion of Ram Navami, highlighting the river’s continued religious significance.
River’s Course: The Saryu originates at Sarmul in Uttarakhand, flows through the Kumaon Himalayas, and eventually merges with the Sharada (Kali) River at the India-Nepal border. The Sharada then flows into the Ghaghara River, which is popularly known as Sarayu in its lower course, especially through Ayodhya.
States Traversed: The river flows through the states of Uttarakhand and Uttar Pradesh.
Length: The Saryu is approximately 350-400 kilometers long.
Ayodhya’s Location: Ayodhya, the birthplace of Lord Rama, is situated on the banks of the Saryu River. This location underscores the river’s historical and cultural importance in Hinduism.
Ancient Significance: The river is of ancient significance, finding mentions in the Vedas and the Ramayana. This highlights its long-standing presence in Indian religious and cultural texts.
