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Matsyagandha Lake
Matsyagandha Lake () is a 1.50 km by 200 m artificial lake in the Sattar Kataiya block of Saharsa district of Northern Bihar region in India. The lake was conceptualized in 1996, by the then Saharsa Collector, Tej Narayan Lal Das, as a development of wasteland used to cremate bodies. As a result of neglect, the lake shrunk between 2006 and 2017, almost disappearing by 2018. In June 2020 the lake was planned to be renovated at the cost of ₹ 7.47 Crore (USD 1.02 M), by the Jal-Jeevan-Hariyali mission under the Government of Bihar, to be carried out by thState Department of Minor Water Resources and includes increasing the depth by 2 meters, expanding the size of the lake to 81 acres, and capacity to 6000 m3. Etymology The name of the lake is derived from the semi-mythical character of Matsyagandha, the wife of King Shantanu. She is also the mother of the sage Vyas, fathered by the wandering rishi ''Rishi'' () is a term for an accomplished and enlightened person. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Matsyagandha Lake Bsut
Satyavati ( sa, सत्यवती, ; also spelled Satyawati) was the queen of the Kuru. She is the wife of king Shantanu of Hastinapura, and the great-grandmother of the Pandava and Kaurava princes (The principal characters of the Hindu epic ''Mahabharata''). She is also the mother of the seer Vyasa, author of the epic. Her story appears in the ''Mahabharata'', the ''Harivamsa,'' and the ''Devi Bhagavata Purana''. Satyavati is the daughter of a fisherman chieftain, Characters in the Mahabharata#Dashraj, Dasharaja and was brought up as a commoner on the banks of the river Yamuna. Another legend says that she is the biological daughter of the Chedi Kingdom, Chedi king Uparichara Vasu (Vasu) and a cursed ''apsara'' (celestial nymph), who was turned into a fish called Adrika. Due to the smell emanating from her body, she was known as ''Matsyagandha'' ("She who smells like fish"), and helped her father, Dasharaja, in his job as ferryman and fisherman. As a young woman, Saty ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sattar Kataiya
Satar Kataiya (or Sattar Kataiya) is a block in Saharsa District, Bihar, India. Its seat of government is located in the village of Sattar. As of the year 2011, its population is 151,060. Geography Satar Kataiya is located on the east of the Kosi River The Kosi or Koshi ( ne, कोशी, , hi, कोसी, ) is a transboundary river which flows through China, Nepal and India. It drains the northern slopes of the Himalayas in Tibet and the southern slopes in Nepal. From a major confluence o ..., approximately 8 kilometres north of its district capital Saharsa. Its average elevation is at 45 metres above the sea level. Administrative divisions As of 2011, there are a total of 38 villages within the boundary of Satar Kataiya. They are listed as follows: * Agwanpur * Aran * Baghi urf Bhaluasukhasan * Baijnathpur * Bara * Barahser * Bela * Bijalpur * Bishunpur * Chauri Bijalpur * Chinwari * Dahaha Badh * Gandaul * Gangaura Behra * Gobargarha urf jarsain * Hasa Hakpur * ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Saharsa District
Saharsa is one of the thirty-eight districts of Bihar, India. Saharsa city is the administrative headquarters of this district. Saharsa district is a part of the Kosi Division and it became a district on 1 April 1954 and has subsequently become smaller with other districts being carved from it, most notably Madhepura district, Madhepura in 1981. Saharsa is located in the Mithila (region), Mithila region, one of the earliest centers of Brahminical civilization in India. Saharsa is considered as the heart of whole Mithila region. it is the place which gave birth to legends such as like Maṇḍana Miśra, Mandana Misra, Laxminath Gosain (Babajee), Laxminath Gosain, Ubhai Bharti, etc. The region of Bangaon and Mahisi is known for producing a large number of civil servants. History Saharsa is part of the Mithila (region), Mithila region. Mithila first gained prominence after being settled by Indo-Aryan peoples who established the Mithila Kingdom (also called Kingdom of the Videhas). ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
North Bihar
North Bihar is a term used for the region of Bihar, India, which lies north of the Ganga river. Towns and cities # Naugachia is a sub division in Bhagalpur district. It is famous for Banana farming; and known as Kelanchal of Bihar. #Purnia is the headquarters of Purnia division and Purnia district. It 2nd largest city of North Bihar by population. It is also known as "Mini Darjeeling" due to it humid climate. This city is called as Gateway of North East India in Bihar. also pass through this city that connects North East to whole India. Purnia Junction is the major railway of this city. Gulabbagh agriculture market is the biggest maize market of Asia. # Katihar is the headquarters of Katihar district. Katihar is known for Jute production. #Kishanganj is the headquarters of Kishanganj district. It is the easternmost district of Bihar. A part of this district of known as chicken neck region of India. #Araria is the headquarters of Araria district. NH 27 (Old NH57) connect A ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Matsyagandha
Satyavati ( sa, सत्यवती, ; also spelled Satyawati) was the queen of the Kuru. She is the wife of king Shantanu of Hastinapura, and the great-grandmother of the Pandava and Kaurava princes (The principal characters of the Hindu epic ''Mahabharata''). She is also the mother of the seer Vyasa, author of the epic. Her story appears in the ''Mahabharata'', the ''Harivamsa,'' and the '' Devi Bhagavata Purana''. Satyavati is the daughter of a fisherman chieftain, Dasharaja and was brought up as a commoner on the banks of the river Yamuna. Another legend says that she is the biological daughter of the Chedi king Uparichara Vasu (Vasu) and a cursed ''apsara'' (celestial nymph), who was turned into a fish called Adrika. Due to the smell emanating from her body, she was known as ''Matsyagandha'' ("She who smells like fish"), and helped her father, Dasharaja, in his job as ferryman and fisherman. As a young woman, Satyavati met the wandering rishi (sage) Parashara, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Shantanu
Shantanu (Sanskrit: शंतनु) is a character in the Mahabharata, described as the ruler of the Kuru Kingdom with his capital at Hastinapura. He was a descendant of the Bharata race, a forebear of the lineage of the Lunar dynasty, and the great-grandfather of the Pandavas and the Kauravas. The ruler was the youngest son of King Pratipa of Hastinapura and had been born during the latter's latter years. His eldest brother, Devapi, had leprosy, and had given up his inheritance to become a hermit. The middle son, Bahlika, (or Vahlika) abandoned his paternal kingdom, and had started living with his maternal uncle in Balkh, subsequently inheriting his kingdom. Shantanu, thus, ascended the throne of Hastinapura. He is best known for being the father of Bhishma (also known as Devavrata), among the mightiest warriors of the epic. Etymology The meaning of the name can be explained by nirukti available in Adi Parva, through which Sri Nityānanda Miśra elaborates its meaning ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Vyasa
Krishna Dvaipayana ( sa, कृष्णद्वैपायन, Kṛṣṇadvaipāyana), better known as Vyasa (; sa, व्यासः, Vyāsaḥ, compiler) or Vedavyasa (वेदव्यासः, ''Veda-vyāsaḥ'', "the one who classified the Vedas"), is a revered sage portrayed in most Hindu traditions. He is traditionally regarded as the author of the ''Mahabharata.'' He is also regarded by many Hindus as the compiler of a number of significant scriptures. As a partial incarnation, Amsa Avatar (aṃśa-avatāra) of Vishnu, he is also regarded by tradition as the compiler of the mantras'' of the Vedas'' into four Vedas, as well as the author of the eighteen ''Puranas'' and the Brahma Sutras. He is one of the seven Chiranjeevis. Name Vyasa's birth name is ''Krishna Dvaipayana'', which possibly refers to his dark complexion and birthplace, although he is more commonly known as "Veda Vyasa" (''Veda Vyāsa'') as he has compiled the single, eternal ''Veda'' into fou ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rishi
''Rishi'' () is a term for an accomplished and enlightened person. They find mentions in various Vedic texts. Rishis are believed to have composed hymns of the Vedas. The Post-Vedic tradition of Hinduism regards the rishis as "great yogis" or "sages" who after intense meditation (tapas) realized the supreme truth and eternal knowledge, which they composed into hymns.Hartmut Scharfe (2002), Handbook of Oriental Studies, BRILL Academic, , pp. 13–15. The term appears in Pali literature as Ishi and in Buddhism, they can be either Buddhas, Paccekabuddhas, Arahats or a monk of high rank. Etymology According to Indian tradition, the word may be derived from two different meanings of the root 'rsh' (). Sanskrit grammarians derive this word from the second meaning: "to go, to move". V. S. Apte gives this particular meaning and derivation, and Monier-Williams also gives the same, with some qualification. Another form of this root means "to flow, to move near by flowing". (All the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lakes Of India
This is a list of notable lakes in India. Andhra Pradesh * Kolleru Lake * Kondakarla Ava * Kaniairi Lake * Cumbum * Pulicat Lake Assam * Dora Beel * Urpad Beel *Samaguri Beel * Morikalang Beel * Haflong Lake * Sivasagar Lake *Joysagar Lake * Gaurisagar Lake * Chandubi Lake * Rudrasagar Lake Sivasagar *Deepor Beel Bird Sanctuary * Son Beel * Maguri Motapung Beel * Silsako Lake * Chapnala Lake * Saron Beel Bihar * Kanwar Lake Bird Sanctuary * Ghora Katora Chandigarh * Sukhna Lake Gujarat * Gopi Talav * Hamirsar Lake * Kankaria Lake * Nal Sarovar * Narayan Sarovar * Sardar Sarovar Dam * Thol Lake * Vastrapur Lake * Saputara Lake * Bortalav * Dharoi Dam * Damodar Kund * Bindu Sarovar * Gomti Lake * Hamirsar Lake * Shakoor Lake * Soor Sagar Lake ( Sursagar Lake) * Lakhota Lake Haryana * Badkhal Lake * Blue Bird Lake * Brahma Sarovar * Damdama Lake * Karna Lake * Sannihit Sarovar * Surajkund * Tilyar Lake * Bhindawas Lake Himachal Pr ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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