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Download Solution PDFKarnaprayag is confluence of rivers:
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Option 2 : Alaknanda and Pindar
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Key Points
- Karnaprayag is one of the Panch Prayag, or the five sacred confluences, in the state of Uttarakhand, India.
- It is the meeting point of the Alaknanda River and the Pindar River.
- The Alaknanda River is one of the major tributaries of the Ganges River and originates from the Satopanth Glacier near Badrinath.
- The Pindar River originates from the Pindari Glacier in the Kumaon region of Uttarakhand.
- Karnaprayag holds religious significance as it is believed to be the site where Lord Krishna met Karna and bestowed upon him divine gifts.
- The region is surrounded by picturesque hills and is known for its spiritual and scenic beauty, attracting pilgrims and tourists alike.
Additional Information
- Alaknanda and Mandakini
- The Mandakini River joins the Alaknanda River at Rudraprayag, not Karnaprayag.
- The Mandakini River originates from the Chorabari Glacier near Kedarnath.
- Mandakini and Bhagirathi
- The Bhagirathi River meets the Alaknanda River at Devprayag to form the Ganges River.
- The Mandakini River does not directly connect with the Bhagirathi River.
- Alaknanda and Nandakini
- The Nandakini River merges with the Alaknanda River at Nandprayag, another sacred confluence in Uttarakhand.
- Nandakini River originates from the Nanda Ghunti Glacier.
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