83. Yamuna Devi Temple
Yamuna is a sacred
river in Hinduism and
the main tributary of the Goddess Ganga (Ganges),
the holiest river of Hinduism. The river is worshipped as a Hindu goddess
called Yamuna In the Vedas,
Yamuna is known as Yami, while in later literature, she is
called Kalindi.
In the Vedas, Yami is associated with
her twin brother and partner Yama,
the god of death. Later, she is associated with the god Krishnaas
one of Ashtabharya,[2] his consort as
well and plays an important role in his early life as a river. Bathing and
drinking Yamuna's waters is regarded to remove sin.
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