Question

Bhagirathi river originates from:
1. Mount kailash
2. Mansarovar lake
3. Gomukh
4. Tapovan

Answer 1

Correct Answer - Option 3 : Gomukh

The correct answer is Gomukh.

• Bhagirathi river
  • The Bhagirathi is a turbulent Himalayan river in the Indian state of Uttarakhand, and one of the two headstreams of the Ganges, the major river of Northern India, and the holy river of Hinduism.
  • In the Hindu faith, mythology, and culture, the Bhagirathi is considered the source stream of the Ganges as in ancient times, Bhagirathi may have had the stronger stream of the two.
  • However, in recent times, the other headstream, Alaknanda, is considered the source stream on account of its length and discharge.
  • The Bhagirathi and Alaknanda join at Devprayag in Garhwal and are thereafter known as the Ganges.
  • The word "Bhagirathi" (Sanskrit, literally, "caused by Bhagiratha") refers to a mythological Sagar Dynasty prince who, to gain the release of his 10,000 great-uncles from the curse of saint Kapila, brought the goddess Ganga in the form of the river Ganges, from the heavens to the earth.

• The headwaters of the Bhagirathi are formed at Gaumukh at the foot of the Gangotri glacier and Khatling glaciers in the Garhwal Himalaya.
• It is then joined by its tributaries; these are, in order from the source
  • Kedar Ganga at Gangotri.
  • Jadh Ganga at Bhaironghati.
  • Kakora Gad and Jalandhari Gad near Harsil.
  • Siyan Gad near Jhala.
  • Asi Ganga near Uttarkashi.
  • Bhilangna River near Old Tehri.