River of the Mahabharata
Yamuna
यमुना
River of Indraprastha, Mathura, and Satyavati's ferry
Yamuna: River of Indraprastha, Mathura, and Satyavati's ferry, located at coordinates 27.18°N, 78.02°E.
Key Facts
| Type | River |
|---|---|
| Sanskrit name | यमुना |
| Coordinates | 27.18°N, 78.02°E |
| Significance | River of Indraprastha, Mathura, and Satyavati's ferry |
About Yamuna
The dark river of the Kuru and Yadava lands. Satyavati ferried travelers across it when Shantanu found her; Vasudeva carried the infant Krishna over its flooded waters; and Indraprastha rose on its bank beside the Khandava forest.
Why it matters: River of Indraprastha, Mathura, and Satyavati's ferry
Details
- Point
- Representative point near Agra, between Mathura and the Chambal confluence
- Parva
- Adi Parva (Satyavati, Khandava); Krishna's nativity
On the Map
Yamuna
Yamuna sits at 27.18°N, 78.02°E.
View on the full mapEvents at Yamuna
- Birth of VyasaYear -150Sage Parashara meets the fisher-girl Satyavati on a boat. Through his magical powers, he creates a fog, and she gives birth to Vyasa on an island.