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The Narmada is a river of central and western India that rises near Amarkantak in Madhya Pradesh and flows west between the Vindhya and Satpura ranges. After passing through Madhya Pradesh and Gujarat, it enters the Gulf of Khambhat, an inlet of the Arabian Sea, after a course of about 1,300 kilometers. The river is important in Indian geography, irrigation, hydropower, and Hindu religious tradition, where it is regarded as sacred.
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Where does the Narmada River begin and where does it end?
The Narmada rises near Amarkantak in Madhya Pradesh and flows west across central India. It travels approximately 1,312 kilometers before entering the Gulf of Khambhat and the Arabian Sea.
Why is the Narmada different from many major Indian rivers?
It is one of the major west-flowing rivers of the Indian peninsula, while the Godavari and many other large rivers flow east toward the Bay of Bengal. The Narmada runs between the Vindhya and Satpura ranges.
Which major dam is built on the Narmada River?
The Sardar Sarovar Dam is built on the lower Narmada in Gujarat. The project is associated with irrigation, water supply, and hydroelectric generation.
Which religious and natural sites are associated with the Narmada?
Important sites along the river include Omkareshwar, Maheshwar, and the Marble Rocks at Bhedaghat. Omkareshwar is especially significant because it is one of the twelve Jyotirlinga pilgrimage sites dedicated to Shiva.
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