Rivers have religious, cultural and economic importance in India. Since ancient times, rivers have nourished us like a mother. It is because of rivers that civilization flourishes and villages are established. You must have seen that in earlier times, most of the cities and villages used to be on the banks of rivers. If we talk about the rivers flowing in India, there are about 200 rivers including small and big ones.
But we are generally familiar with the names of rivers like Ganga, Yamuna, Kaveri, Brahmaputra, Saraswati, Narmada, Sutlej. It is said that just by taking a bath in these rivers, you become free from all sins. But have you ever heard about cursed rivers? If you have not heard, then today we are telling you about those cursed rivers of India, whose mere touch creates havoc in your life.
Karmanash River – You might have probably heard its name. This river is one of the major rivers of Bihar and the state. People of both these states believe that those who touch this river, their work gets spoiled. Some people say that the water of this river is cursed, hence people do not even want to touch its water.
Chambal River – Chambal is the main river of Madhya Pradesh. Who does not know about this river? Chambal is considered to be the area of dacoits, but now dacoits no longer live here, but people definitely consider this river impure. It is said about this river that it originated from the blood of many animals. According to another story, a king Ratidev had killed thousands of animals and allowed the blood to flow into this river. After this incident, people started considering it cursed.
Falgu River – Rivers in and around religious places are considered to be the form of Goddess. But something different is said about the Falgu river flowing in Gaya district of Bihar. Gaya is a district of Bihar, where lakhs of people come every year to perform Pind Daan and Shraddha. The people here consider the river not as a goddess but as cursed. It is said that this river was cursed by Mother Sita, since then people avoid going to this river.
Kosi River – We all have read about Kosi River in books only. Not many people are familiar with it. This river originating in the Himalayas from Nepal flows through Supaul, Purnia, Katihar and joins the Kosi Ganga near the Taj Mahal. Here it is known as Shok River. It is said that whenever there is a flood in this river, the local people are affected and many people even lose their lives. However, people do not call it cursed, but call it the river of sorrow.
