Brahmaputra - The only Male River in India

I recently read that Brahmaputra river in Assam is the only 'Male' river in India. Can you elaborate on that...Why is it called a male river? Is it because of the name?

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Simran

Hi Simran, thanks for raising this interesting topic. Brahmaputra is the lifeline of Assam.

All the rivers of India are Female rivers (Ganga, Yamuna, Narmada, Saraswati, Sabarmati, Mahanadi, Tapti, etc) except for Brahmaputra. It is deemed so because of its 'strength', gained from having a very healthy length and breadth. It is called Nada, while every other rivers are called Nadi.

It is one of the world's largest, on a scale with the Indus, Mississippi, and the Nile. The river flows for 2, 880 kilometres along India's northeastern border and encompasses a basin of around 924, 670 square kilometres.

The Brahmaputra has its source at holy Mount Kailash Mansarover in Tibet, traverses the entire Tibetan plateau, and enters India in the north eastern state of Arunachal Pradesh after traveling hundreds of miles across Tibet as the 'Tsangpo river'.

The Brahmaputra offers beautiful scenery, excellent big white water and great wild life in this less-visited corner of the sub-continent. Various adventurous sports are held in the Brahmaputra river.

Do you have any stories to share on the Brahmaputra?

The Brahmaputra beach festival is held on the ravine beaches of the River Brahmaputra in the state of Assam. The festival coincides with the festival of harvest known as the Magh Bihu in Assam, and represents the culture and tradition of the state of Assam.

The Brahmaputra beach festival is organized by the Assam Boat Racing and Rowing Association in Guwahati in collaboration with the Department of Tourism of the government of Assam.

The Brahmaputra beach festival is held in the winter month of January. The festival is a confluence of the conventional with the modern and is filled with a joyous spirit that is luring for all.