Bakulahi River
| Bakulahi River | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Other name(s) | Balkuni River |
| Basin | |
| Main source | Bharatpur Lake, Raibareli |
| River mouth | Tributary of Sai |
The Bakulahi River (Hindi: बकुलाही नदी, Urdu: باکلاهی) originates from Bharatpur Lake of Rae Bareli district of Uttar Pradesh of India. Its banks are densely populated and form a fertile agricultural area.[1][2]
History
Bakulahi River is oldest river, it is mentioned in Vedas. This river is of ancient significance, finding mentions in the epic Ramayana and Mahabharata. Its ancient and historical name was BALKUNI but Presently the river is known as Bakulahi. As the river had a large quantity of sand and pebbles in it, it was named Balukini.[3]
Origin
Bakulahi River originates from Bharatpur Lake of Rae Bareli district of Uttar Pradesh. The Bakulahi river flows through Rai bareili district and Pratapgarh district of Uttar Pradesh. Bakulahi river falls down in Sai river (Tributary of Gomti river) in Kajurni village of Mandhata block.[4]
Mythological references
Bakulahi River brief description in Ramayana as-
सो अपश्यत राम तीर्थम् च नदी बालकुनी तथा बरूठी,गोमती चैव भीमशालम् वनम् तथा।
Gallery
 |
Wikimedia Commons has media related to Bakulahi River. |
References
- ↑ "संसद में गूंजी थी बकुलाही की धारा". Jagran (in Hindi). May 12, 2012.
- ↑ "Location: Policy Level". Tarun Bharat Sangh.
- ↑ "Some physicochemical characteristics of River Bakulahi within Pratapgarh District" (PDF). Connect Journals. 2012-06-15.
- ↑ "'राज और समाज' का साझा प्रयास: बकुलाही पुनरोद्धार". Hindi.IndiaWaterPortal.org (in Hindi). 29 July 2014.