Did You Know: What Is The Name Of The Only Male River In India?


By Chetna Shree28, Apr 2025 03:30 PMthedailyjagran.com

DO YOU KNOW

Do you know there is only a male river in India, except which are all females? Tap to know the name of the river and find out if you got it correct or not.

THE ONLY MALE RIVER IN INDIA

In India, rivers are considered to be pure and taking a holy dip can wash away all the sins. All the rivers flowing in India are females, except one.

WHICH IS THE ONLY MALE RIVER?

The only male river flowing in India is the Brahmaputra River. The name Brahmaputra means ‘the son of Brahma’, which makes it the only male river in India.

HISTORY OF BRAHMPUTRA

Brahmaputra was the son of Brahma and Amogha. As per mythology, Brahma was impressed by Amogha's beauty and their romantic bond led to the birth of the Brahmaputra.

FROM WHERE THE RIVER ORIGINATES

The Brahmaputra River originates from the Himalayas in Tibet and flows a long way to reach Assam. It goes through Bangladesh before merging into the Bay of Bengal.

THE LONGEST RIVER IN THE WORLD

The Brahmaputra River flows from the Himalayas to Assam to complete a journey of 2,900 km. This is why it is popularly known as one of the longest rivers in the world.

KNOWN FOR ITS NATURE

Unlike the other female rivers, the Brahmaputra is known for its aggressive nature and strong currents. In contrast to other rivers, its nature makes it the ‘only male river’.

POPULAR TOURIST ATTRACTION

The Brahmaputra River is one of the most important rivers in the world. In Guwahati, Assam, it is a popular tourist attraction, known for its sunsets and boat journeys.

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