Bakulahi River

Bakulahi River
Other name(s) Balkuni River
Basin
Main source Bharatpur Lake, Raibareli
River mouth Tributary of Sai

The Bakulahi River (Hindi: बकुलाही नदी, Urdu: باکلاهی) originates from Bharatpur Lake of Rae Bareli district of Uttar Pradesh of India. Its banks are densely populated and form a fertile agricultural area.[1][2]

History

Bakulahi flowing through Vishwanathganj's Shani Devi Temple.

Bakulahi River is oldest river, it is mentioned in Vedas. This river is of ancient significance, finding mentions in the epic Ramayana and Mahabharata. Its ancient and historical name was BALKUNI but Presently the river is known as Bakulahi. As the river had a large quantity of sand and pebbles in it, it was named Balukini.[3]

Origin

Bakulahi River originates from Bharatpur Lake of Rae Bareli district of Uttar Pradesh. The Bakulahi river flows through Rai bareili district and Pratapgarh district of Uttar Pradesh. Bakulahi river falls down in Sai river (Tributary of Gomti river) in Kajurni village of Mandhata block.[4]

Mythological references

Bakulahi River brief description in Ramayana as-

सो अपश्यत राम तीर्थम् च नदी बालकुनी तथा बरूठी,गोमती चैव भीमशालम् वनम् तथा।

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