The first male river is different from other female rivers in India
The Brahmaputra, flowing through the heart of the northeastern state of Assam, is recognised as India’s only “male” river.
The story behind the birth of Brahmaputra from both ends, Hindu beliefs, and geographical features:
In Hindu mythology, the Brahmaputra River was considered to be the child of Brahma and Amogha, who was the beautiful wife of Sage Shantanu. It is believed that Brahma was impressed by her beauty and proposed to her. As a blessing in love, a son was born who was named Brahmaputra, who flows on the land of India.
The Brahmaputra River originates from the Himalayan glaciers in Tibet and, after a journey of more than 2900 km touching Bhutan and Bangladesh, flows through Assam and finally merges into the Bay of Bengal.
There are already female rivers present in India—Narmada, Alaknanda, Ganga, Yamuna, etc.—but the title of male goes to the Brahmaputra river only, which arises from its strong and aggressive nature. The specialty of this river is its powerful currents and relaxing feeling, which is why it is called the ‘Purusha’ river. In contrast to the calm and gentle reputation often given to rivers, the Brahmaputra is seen as one of the best rivers in the world.
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