Thumhani River
| Thumhani River थुम्हानी नदी | |
|---|---|
| Location | |
| Country | India |
| State | Bihar |
| Region | Mithila region |
| District | Madhubani district |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Source | Kamla River |
| • coordinates | 26°25′08″N 85°51′10″E / 26.4188003°N 85.8528918°E |
| Mouth | Dhouns River |
• coordinates | 26°30′37″N 85°53′57″E / 26.5102907°N 85.8992327°E |
| Basin features | |
| River system | Adhwara |
| Landmarks | Uchhaith |
Thumhani River (Maithili: थुम्हानी नदी) is a river that flows on the plains of the western part in the Madhubani district of the Mithila region in Bihar state of India. It is the part of the Adhwara group of rivers in the Indian Subcontinent.[1][2]
Description
[edit]Thumhani River is the part of Adhwara group of rivers flowing on the plains of land in the territory of India. It flows on the plains of the Mithila region between the rivers Kamala and Dhouns. It is the connecting river that gives link to the two rivers Kamala and Dhouns. One end of the river is at the Sauli Gath also known as Sauli Chowk that connects it with the Kamala river.[3]
Historical and religious significance
[edit]Thumhani River is associated with the history and legends of the Sanskrit poet and scholar Kalidasa.[4] On the western bank of the river, there is a historical mud mound known as Kalidas Dih in the village of Uchchaith. The Kalidas Dih is believed to be residence place of the Sanskrit scholar Kalidasa.[4][5]
On the eastern bank of the Thumhani River, there is a famous Hindu temple of Goddess Durga and Kali called as Uchchaith Bhagwati Mandir also locally known as Durga Sthan.[4][6]
References
[edit]- ^ "सिद्धपीठ उच्चैठ : कालिदास को यहीं देवी दुर्गा ने दिया था ज्ञान -". Jagran (in Hindi). Retrieved 2024-10-01.
- ^ "बेतौना-करहरा सड़क पर चढ़ा पानी, रास्ता अवरुद्ध". Hindustan.
- ^ "मधुबनी में सोइली चौक पर पुल के ऊपर से बह रहा थुम्हानी नदी का पानी - Thumhani river water flowing over the bridge at Soili Chowk in Madhubani - Bihar Madhubani Common Man Issues News". Jagran (in Hindi). Retrieved 2024-10-01.
- ^ a b c "महाकवि कालिदास से जुड़ा है उच्चैठ दुर्गा देवी का मंदिर". Hindustan.
- ^ "बिहार के मधुबनी में महाकवि कालिदास को मां भगवती से मिला था ज्ञान का वरदान - Mahakavi Kalidas got the gift of knowledge from mother Bhagwati in Madhubani of Bihar". Jagran (in Hindi). Retrieved 2024-10-01.
- ^ "दुर्गापूजा विशेष:उच्चैठ भगवती की प्रतिमा पर 'मूर्ख' कालिदास ने पोती थी कालिख, मिला विद्धान बनने का वरदान". News18 हिंदी (in Hindi). 2021-10-07. Retrieved 2024-10-01.