The Sarasvati River in Ancient Indian Literature and Culture

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What is the Sarasvati River praised as in the Rigveda?

A mighty and life-giving river (correct)

A dangerous and unpredictable water body

An artificial canal built by humans

A small and unimportant tributary

Where is the Sarasvati River believed to have originated from according to geological studies?

Shivalik Hills in the Himalayas near present-day Yamuna Nagar in Haryana, India (correct)

Western Ghats near Mumbai, India

The Karakoram Range in Pakistan

Eastern Ghats near Visakhapatnam, India

What is the Sarasvati River associated with in Indian culture and mythology?

Agriculture, farming, and irrigation

Trade, commerce, and business

War, conflict, and destruction

Knowledge, arts, music, and learning (correct)

Which ancient Indian epic mentions the Sarasvati River and its significant role?

Mahabharata Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of Basant Panchami in relation to the Sarasvati River?

It is a Hindu festival celebrating the arrival of spring and worshipping the goddess Sarasvati for knowledge and learning. Signup and view all the answers

What is the believed reason for the disappearance of the Sarasvati River?

Tectonic activity and changes in the course of the Yamuna and Sutlej rivers. Signup and view all the answers

What does the color yellow symbolize in relation to Basant Panchami and the Sarasvati River?

Blossoming mustard fields associated with the Sarasvati River and knowledge/wisdom. Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of the Sarasvati River's drying up in Indian mythology?

Symbolizes the transition from the Vedic to the post-Vedic period. Signup and view all the answers

What is the geographical span of the route of the Sarasvati River as per archaeological and geological studies?

Present-day northern India, Pakistan, and western Rajasthan. Signup and view all the answers

What continues to hold a special place in Indian literature and culture despite its disappearance?

The Sarasvati River with its rich historical and mythological significance. Signup and view all the answers

What is the Sarasvati River praised as in the Rigveda?

A mighty and life-giving river Signup and view all the answers

Where is the believed origin of the Sarasvati River according to geological studies?

Shivalik Hills in the Himalayas near present-day Yamuna Nagar Signup and view all the answers

In ancient Indian literature, what is the Sarasvati River often associated with?

Spiritual enlightenment and wisdom Signup and view all the answers

What festival is the Sarasvati River associated with in Indian culture?

Basant Panchami Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of Basant Panchami in relation to the Sarasvati River?

It symbolizes the blossoming mustard fields associated with the Sarasvati River Signup and view all the answers

What is the believed reason for the disappearance of the Sarasvati River?

Tectonic activity and changes in the course of the Yamuna and Sutlej rivers Signup and view all the answers

What does the color yellow symbolize in relation to Basant Panchami and the Sarasvati River?

Knowledge and wisdom Signup and view all the answers

According to archaeological and geological studies, what was the route of the Sarasvati River believed to have spanned across?

Northern India, Pakistan, and western Rajasthan Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of the Sarasvati River's drying up in Indian mythology?

It signifies a pivotal event symbolizing the transition from the Vedic to post-Vedic period Signup and view all the answers

What is the Sarasvati River praised as in the Rigveda?

A source of eternal youth Signup and view all the answers

The Sarasvati River in Ancient Indian Literature and Culture

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What is the Sarasvati River praised as in the Rigveda?

Where is the Sarasvati River believed to have originated from according to geological studies?

What is the Sarasvati River associated with in Indian culture and mythology?

Which ancient Indian epic mentions the Sarasvati River and its significant role?

What is the significance of Basant Panchami in relation to the Sarasvati River?

What is the believed reason for the disappearance of the Sarasvati River?

What does the color yellow symbolize in relation to Basant Panchami and the Sarasvati River?

What is the significance of the Sarasvati River's drying up in Indian mythology?

What is the geographical span of the route of the Sarasvati River as per archaeological and geological studies?

What continues to hold a special place in Indian literature and culture despite its disappearance?

What is the Sarasvati River praised as in the Rigveda?

Where is the believed origin of the Sarasvati River according to geological studies?

In ancient Indian literature, what is the Sarasvati River often associated with?

What festival is the Sarasvati River associated with in Indian culture?

What is the significance of Basant Panchami in relation to the Sarasvati River?

What is the believed reason for the disappearance of the Sarasvati River?

What does the color yellow symbolize in relation to Basant Panchami and the Sarasvati River?

According to archaeological and geological studies, what was the route of the Sarasvati River believed to have spanned across?

What is the significance of the Sarasvati River's drying up in Indian mythology?

What is the Sarasvati River praised as in the Rigveda?

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