| Varuna River | |
|---|---|
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  The confluence of Varuna and Ganga in Uttar Pradesh | |
| Location | |
| Country |  India |
| State | Uttar Pradesh |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Mouth | Ganges |
• location | Adikeshav Ghat,Sarai Mohana,Varanasi district, Uttar Pradesh |
• coordinates | 25°19′44″N83°02′38″E / 25.329°N 83.044°E /25.329; 83.044 |
| Length | 202 km (126 mi) |
TheVaruna River is a minor tributary of theGanges River inUttar Pradesh,India. It originates atPhulpur in thePrayagraj district and merges into the Ganges nearSarai Mohana in theVaranasi district.[1] The 6 kilometres (3.7 mi) stretch between Sarai Mohana and Sadar, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh is prone to flooding.[2] The name 'Varanasi' is originated from the name of two rivers, Varuna andAssi.
According to theVamana Purana, the river was created by the gods alongside the Assi River. It is also mentioned in theMahabharata.[1]
Varuna derives its name fromVaruna, a Hindu god who is associated with sky, oceans and water. The river originates from Melhum atPhulpur inPrayagraj district. Spanning a distance of around 100 kilometers, it flows in an east to southeast direction before merging with the Ganges at Sarai Mohana near Varanasi.[1]
It covers a distance of twelve kilometers from the western part ofJaunpur district, near the town of Mungerabad Shahpur, and eventually joins theGanga River in Varanasi after a journey of 202 kilometers.[3]
In February 2023,Denmark andUttar Pradesh government signed a Rs 1,000 crore MoU for cleaning the Ganga River and its tributary, Varuna.[4]
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