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Since childhood, we all have heard about sacred rivers of Indian civilisation from our parents and grandparents. Among all the rivers, the Saraswati River is one of the most crucial and holds high importance. Unfortunately, many scholars and historians consider the Saraswati River as a myth; they claim that the river never existed. Even Wikipedia refer to the river as a deified mythological river.   Today, several beliefs prevail on the Saraswati River. Let us uncover those beliefs and try to understand the river’s existence in modern India.  Vedic References: The mention of the Saraswati river is found in Vedic scriptures. The name has been mentioned in the Vedas, especially the Rig Veda. The Saraswati River was among the few rivers that Hindus used to worship in ancient times. Ancient Hindu Scriptures mention that the Saraswati River was situated between the Yamuna and the Sutlej river. Identification with the Ghaggar River: Many claim that the present-day Ghaggar River is the anci

Imagine yourself setting foot at the entrance of the temple that carries the spiritual aura within your heart. The sound of distant bells, the sight of ancient stones weathered by centuries of devotion, and the scent of incense fill your mind and heart with devotion.  It is a story of a temple that remained covered with snow for around 400 years and survived devastating floods and landslides in 2013. The temple has never failed to astonish scientists, geologists, and its devotees.  Here I am taking you to one of the oldest dharmic sthalas, Kedarnath Temple, located in the midst of an awe-inspiring view of a city named Rudraprayag.  The Kedarnath Temple is a celestial abode dedicated to Lord Shiva. It is one of the paramount dhams nestled in the heart of the Garhwal Himalayas at the height of 3,584 meters and near the source of the Mandakini River. The temple is one of the significant temples among the 12 Jyotir Lingams, the Panch Kedars and the sacred Chota Char Dham Yatra in Uttrakhan