Courtesy : Sri.Gopala Krishnan
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1.Introduction
I have learnt in middle school classes about Brahma Putra River as a river in
North India. Normally rivers are considered female but Brahma Putra is
considered as male. How the river was called Brahma puthra or as a male river
was beyond my thinking at that time. Unlike other rivers there are many legends
associated with Brahma puthra.
Brahma puthra river flows through three countries – born in Tibet, flowing
through India and then on to Bangladesh. It has many names - Tsangpo in Tibet,
Lohit or Brahmaputra in India and Jamuna (not to be confused with Yamuna of
India) in Bangladesh.
2. Brahma puthra in Kalika purana
There are many mythological stories about Brahmaputhra. The most popular and
sacred one is about the river's birth in 'Kalika Purana'. It describes how
Parasurama, got rid of his sin of killing his mother Renuka with an axe (or
Parashu) by taking bath in the sacred waters of Brahma puthra. Obeying the
order from his father Jamadagni, Parasurama killed his own mother by severing
her head with an axe. The story of Jamadagni and Renuka I have already posted a
few times... As a result of this nefarious act, the axe got stuck to his hand
and he was unable to take it off his hand. (For me a new information)
On advice from sages, Parasurama started on a pilgrimage and ultimately reached
the place, which is presently known as Parashuram Kunda (about 25 km north of
Tezu in Lohit district in Arunachal Pradesh).
According to the legend the mighty river was confined to a Kund or a small lake
surrounded by hills at that time. Parasurama cut down the hills on one side to
release the sacred water for the benefit of the common people. By this act,
Parasurama's axe came out of his hand to his great relief and he knew that he
had been exonerated from his sin.
3.The Brahmaputhra and Assam:
The Brahmaputhra is also called as 'Luhit' or 'Burha Luit' in Assam. It is
derived from the word 'Lohit' means 'blood' in Assamese. This name is believed
to be related to the story of Parashuram described above.
4. Brahma Puthra- son of Lord Brahma
As the very name indicates, Brahmaputhra means the son of Lord Brahma. In
mythological times, Amogha wife of Sage Shantanu had a child by Brahma the
creator of the Universe. The child took the form of water. Shantanu placed the
child right in the middle of the four great mountains – Kailash, Gandhamadana,
Jarudhi and Sambwartakka. He grew into a great lake, the Brahmakunda. It was
this Brahma Kunda opened on one side by Parasurama.
5. Legend from Tibet
The Tibetans believe that long before human occupation, the Chang Tan plateau
was covered by the waters of a great lake. A Bodhisattva (an enlightened being)
decided the waters had to flow to help people who occupy the region. So he cut
an outlet through the Himalayas for the Tsangpo or `Great River'.
The mountains, gorges and jungles through which the Tsangpo flows in Tibet are
considered extremely holy. Ancient Tibetan scrolls written by sages, speaks of
sanctuaries or beyuls deep in the Himalayas. Here ageing is slowed down and,
animals and plants have miraculous powers. The Tibetans believe that in this
area, perhaps through one of the waterfalls at the bottom of the world's deepest
gorge, is the doorway to paradise on Earth, Shangri-la.
6. Balarama and Brahma puthra river
Balarama, Krishna's brother committed the sin of killing many Brahmins. To wash
of his sins, he went on a pilgrimage and visited the confluence of the rivers
Brahmaputra and Laskshya. He used his plough to get them to flow and meet yet
another river the Dhaleshwari. As this was the place where the plough stopped,
it was called Langalbandh.
The Lohit or Luit or Lauhitya joins the Brahmaputra and the Brahmaputra itself
is called by these names in parts of North Eastern India. From India, the
Brahmaputra enters Bangladesh.
7.Slightly different version of Parasurama Legend
Slightly different version of sage Parasurama legend goes on to add that
Parashurama used a plough to further furrow the soft soil to make a path for the
waters to flow to the plains. Tired he stopped at a place near Sonargaon. Here
his plough or `Langal' came to a standstill or `bandh', and this place got
called Langalbandh. This is considered to be a very holy place to round of a
pilgrimage with a dip in the Brahmaputra..
8. Ganga turn down Brahma puthra's love .
Brahmaputra in due time desired to marry Ganga. To test his love Ganga took on
the form of an old woman. When Brahmaputra came he did not recognize Ganga
appearing as old woman. Ganga got angry and turned down the love of Brhama
putra. Later however Ganga allowed the Jamuna (Not Yamuna) to join her.Jamuna
is the name of Brahma puthra in Bangaladesh.
One more legend of associating Krishna and Brahma puthra is there. Wait for NEXT
POSTING to read it and further details of Brhama puthra.
------------
I have learnt in middle school classes about Brahma Putra River as a river in
North India. Normally rivers are considered female but Brahma Putra is
considered as male. How the river was called Brahma puthra or as a male river
was beyond my thinking at that time. Unlike other rivers there are many legends
associated with Brahma puthra.
Brahma puthra river flows through three countries – born in Tibet, flowing
through India and then on to Bangladesh. It has many names - Tsangpo in Tibet,
Lohit or Brahmaputra in India and Jamuna (not to be confused with Yamuna of
India) in Bangladesh.
2. Brahma puthra in Kalika purana
There are many mythological stories about Brahmaputhra. The most popular and
sacred one is about the river's birth in 'Kalika Purana'. It describes how
Parasurama, got rid of his sin of killing his mother Renuka with an axe (or
Parashu) by taking bath in the sacred waters of Brahma puthra. Obeying the
order from his father Jamadagni, Parasurama killed his own mother by severing
her head with an axe. The story of Jamadagni and Renuka I have already posted a
few times... As a result of this nefarious act, the axe got stuck to his hand
and he was unable to take it off his hand. (For me a new information)
On advice from sages, Parasurama started on a pilgrimage and ultimately reached
the place, which is presently known as Parashuram Kunda (about 25 km north of
Tezu in Lohit district in Arunachal Pradesh).
According to the legend the mighty river was confined to a Kund or a small lake
surrounded by hills at that time. Parasurama cut down the hills on one side to
release the sacred water for the benefit of the common people. By this act,
Parasurama's axe came out of his hand to his great relief and he knew that he
had been exonerated from his sin.
3.The Brahmaputhra and Assam:
The Brahmaputhra is also called as 'Luhit' or 'Burha Luit' in Assam. It is
derived from the word 'Lohit' means 'blood' in Assamese. This name is believed
to be related to the story of Parashuram described above.
4. Brahma Puthra- son of Lord Brahma
As the very name indicates, Brahmaputhra means the son of Lord Brahma. In
mythological times, Amogha wife of Sage Shantanu had a child by Brahma the
creator of the Universe. The child took the form of water. Shantanu placed the
child right in the middle of the four great mountains – Kailash, Gandhamadana,
Jarudhi and Sambwartakka. He grew into a great lake, the Brahmakunda. It was
this Brahma Kunda opened on one side by Parasurama.
5. Legend from Tibet
The Tibetans believe that long before human occupation, the Chang Tan plateau
was covered by the waters of a great lake. A Bodhisattva (an enlightened being)
decided the waters had to flow to help people who occupy the region. So he cut
an outlet through the Himalayas for the Tsangpo or `Great River'.
The mountains, gorges and jungles through which the Tsangpo flows in Tibet are
considered extremely holy. Ancient Tibetan scrolls written by sages, speaks of
sanctuaries or beyuls deep in the Himalayas. Here ageing is slowed down and,
animals and plants have miraculous powers. The Tibetans believe that in this
area, perhaps through one of the waterfalls at the bottom of the world's deepest
gorge, is the doorway to paradise on Earth, Shangri-la.
6. Balarama and Brahma puthra river
Balarama, Krishna's brother committed the sin of killing many Brahmins. To wash
of his sins, he went on a pilgrimage and visited the confluence of the rivers
Brahmaputra and Laskshya. He used his plough to get them to flow and meet yet
another river the Dhaleshwari. As this was the place where the plough stopped,
it was called Langalbandh.
The Lohit or Luit or Lauhitya joins the Brahmaputra and the Brahmaputra itself
is called by these names in parts of North Eastern India. From India, the
Brahmaputra enters Bangladesh.
7.Slightly different version of Parasurama Legend
Slightly different version of sage Parasurama legend goes on to add that
Parashurama used a plough to further furrow the soft soil to make a path for the
waters to flow to the plains. Tired he stopped at a place near Sonargaon. Here
his plough or `Langal' came to a standstill or `bandh', and this place got
called Langalbandh. This is considered to be a very holy place to round of a
pilgrimage with a dip in the Brahmaputra..
8. Ganga turn down Brahma puthra's love .
Brahmaputra in due time desired to marry Ganga. To test his love Ganga took on
the form of an old woman. When Brahmaputra came he did not recognize Ganga
appearing as old woman. Ganga got angry and turned down the love of Brhama
putra. Later however Ganga allowed the Jamuna (Not Yamuna) to join her.Jamuna
is the name of Brahma puthra in Bangaladesh.
One more legend of associating Krishna and Brahma puthra is there. Wait for NEXT
POSTING to read it and further details of Brhama puthra.
------------
NARMADA SINDHU KAVERI
GODAVRI NAMOSTHUTHAE 18
GODAVRI NAMOSTHUTHAE 18
9. Lord Krishna and Brahma puthra- Blood-soaked city Tezpur
Tezpur in Assam is a historic town on the northern banks of Brahmaputra. Legend
goes that it used to be called Sonitpur. Banasura a descendent of Prahalada and
son of Onam Mahabali ruled here. He had a beautiful daughter Usha. Not wanting
her to marry someone he did not approve off, he kept her isolated in a palace.
She had among her friends the minister's daughter Chitralekha who had some
magical powers. ( There is another version she was an apsaras)
Usha once dreamt of a handsome young man and some how fell in love with him.
Chitralekha helped her by drawing his image from Usha's narration of personality
from the dream she saw. Then Usha helped her by identifying him as Krishna's son
Aniruddha. Later, Chitralekha carried away Aniruddha while he was sleeping in
the Palace . Once Aniruddha was smuggled into Usha's Palace, they two fell in
love with each other and got married in Gandharva style .
Banasura discovered this and tied up Aniruddha. Krishna hearing of this came
to rescue him. Banasura was a great devotee of Shiva. He prayed to Lord Siva.
A huge battle began between Lord Krishna and Banasura. Shiva fought with
Krishna, just as many other equals fight each other. Eventually many died and
the whole city is drenched in blood. Banasura's arms were cut off and he retired
to the Himalayas. Krishna returned to Dwaraka with Usha and Aniruddha. It was an
equal war ( There is a differnet version Krishna spared the life of Banasura at
the desire of Lord Siva which some how I feel less appropriate)
That is how the name Tezpur comes - from `Teza' + `Pura' or `Blood' + `City'.
10 Course of Brahmaputhra
The river Brahmaputhra is one of the major rivers in the world. It originates
from Mansarovar near Mount Kailash in the Himalayas, flows via Tibet, China,
India and Bangladesh and empties in to Bay of Bengal. The total length it
travels from Himalayans to the Bay is about 2900 Km.
In Tibet Brahmaputhra is known as 'Tsangpo'. It follows the great Himalayans in
its course till India with an average height of 4000 meters. It enters India in
Arunachal Pradesh where it is called 'Siang'. It then flows down to the plains
of Assam, where it is called Dibang. It joins with other two giant rivers,
Dibang and Lohit.
There are many tributaries, which joins Brahmaputhra on both northern and
southern bank of the river in Assam. With all its tributaries, the river creates
the fertile Brahmaputhra Valley of Assam. After Assam Brahmaputhra enters
Bangladesh where it flows for 240 kms to meet Ganges. While in Bangaladesh the
river is called Jamuna there and finally empties into the Bay of Bangal. The
Brahmaputhra River is the lifeline of the all the people living in Assam and
Bangladesh.
11.Some interesting facts about Brahmaputhra:
1. In the Tibet and Himalayan region, Brahmaputhra flows at an average height of
400 meters for 13000 kms. This is highest for any major river in the world.
2. The mighty Brahmaputhra is supposed to be on of the most powerful river in
the world. Based upon the flow rate, Brahmaputhra is the fifth strongest river
in the world.
3. The Brahmaputra is one of those very few major rivers in the world, which
exhibit 'tidal bore'. It means incoming tides form waves that travel up the
river against the direction of the current. This is what called a true 'tidal
wave' in geography. This is one of the reasons behind Brahmaputhra's enormous
strength. (New information about tidal wave of Brahma puthra)
4. 'Majuli', the largest island created by a river also resides in the
Brahmaputra. This river island is situated in Assam and around 100 km in length.
5. The Brahmaputhra along with Ganges create the largest delta in the world,
Sundarban in Bangladesh.
6. The average width of Brahmaputra is close to 10 km in plains, which is on the
widest in the world.
7. Where Brahmaputhra enters India is till date on the most remote and
adventurous part of the world. The river flows rapidly down to the plains from a
height of 4000 meters in this region. This unknown region had trapped
imagination of British for many decades in 19th century until it was discovered.
12. Brahma Puthra and Assam
The river Brahmaputra and its fertile valley is the lifeline of Assam. It's is
the symbol of power and greatness for the people of Assam. Majuli, the river
island of Assam is the art, culture and religious capital of Assam till date.
But equally Brahmaputra has been destructing Assam every year with it's
devastating flood after 1950s. The flood issue is becoming the most concerned
threat to the economy of the state. The flood also affects wildlife of Assam
like Kaziranga National Park, which is the habitat of the endangered One Horned
Rhino.
I have studied Chirapunji in Assam is having highest rainfall. I am not sure the
rain goes as small stream in to Brahmaputhra there. Learned members can
enlighten me.
I will continue and conclude Brahmaputhra in NEXT POSTING.
===========
Tezpur in Assam is a historic town on the northern banks of Brahmaputra. Legend
goes that it used to be called Sonitpur. Banasura a descendent of Prahalada and
son of Onam Mahabali ruled here. He had a beautiful daughter Usha. Not wanting
her to marry someone he did not approve off, he kept her isolated in a palace.
She had among her friends the minister's daughter Chitralekha who had some
magical powers. ( There is another version she was an apsaras)
Usha once dreamt of a handsome young man and some how fell in love with him.
Chitralekha helped her by drawing his image from Usha's narration of personality
from the dream she saw. Then Usha helped her by identifying him as Krishna's son
Aniruddha. Later, Chitralekha carried away Aniruddha while he was sleeping in
the Palace . Once Aniruddha was smuggled into Usha's Palace, they two fell in
love with each other and got married in Gandharva style .
Banasura discovered this and tied up Aniruddha. Krishna hearing of this came
to rescue him. Banasura was a great devotee of Shiva. He prayed to Lord Siva.
A huge battle began between Lord Krishna and Banasura. Shiva fought with
Krishna, just as many other equals fight each other. Eventually many died and
the whole city is drenched in blood. Banasura's arms were cut off and he retired
to the Himalayas. Krishna returned to Dwaraka with Usha and Aniruddha. It was an
equal war ( There is a differnet version Krishna spared the life of Banasura at
the desire of Lord Siva which some how I feel less appropriate)
That is how the name Tezpur comes - from `Teza' + `Pura' or `Blood' + `City'.
10 Course of Brahmaputhra
The river Brahmaputhra is one of the major rivers in the world. It originates
from Mansarovar near Mount Kailash in the Himalayas, flows via Tibet, China,
India and Bangladesh and empties in to Bay of Bengal. The total length it
travels from Himalayans to the Bay is about 2900 Km.
In Tibet Brahmaputhra is known as 'Tsangpo'. It follows the great Himalayans in
its course till India with an average height of 4000 meters. It enters India in
Arunachal Pradesh where it is called 'Siang'. It then flows down to the plains
of Assam, where it is called Dibang. It joins with other two giant rivers,
Dibang and Lohit.
There are many tributaries, which joins Brahmaputhra on both northern and
southern bank of the river in Assam. With all its tributaries, the river creates
the fertile Brahmaputhra Valley of Assam. After Assam Brahmaputhra enters
Bangladesh where it flows for 240 kms to meet Ganges. While in Bangaladesh the
river is called Jamuna there and finally empties into the Bay of Bangal. The
Brahmaputhra River is the lifeline of the all the people living in Assam and
Bangladesh.
11.Some interesting facts about Brahmaputhra:
1. In the Tibet and Himalayan region, Brahmaputhra flows at an average height of
400 meters for 13000 kms. This is highest for any major river in the world.
2. The mighty Brahmaputhra is supposed to be on of the most powerful river in
the world. Based upon the flow rate, Brahmaputhra is the fifth strongest river
in the world.
3. The Brahmaputra is one of those very few major rivers in the world, which
exhibit 'tidal bore'. It means incoming tides form waves that travel up the
river against the direction of the current. This is what called a true 'tidal
wave' in geography. This is one of the reasons behind Brahmaputhra's enormous
strength. (New information about tidal wave of Brahma puthra)
4. 'Majuli', the largest island created by a river also resides in the
Brahmaputra. This river island is situated in Assam and around 100 km in length.
5. The Brahmaputhra along with Ganges create the largest delta in the world,
Sundarban in Bangladesh.
6. The average width of Brahmaputra is close to 10 km in plains, which is on the
widest in the world.
7. Where Brahmaputhra enters India is till date on the most remote and
adventurous part of the world. The river flows rapidly down to the plains from a
height of 4000 meters in this region. This unknown region had trapped
imagination of British for many decades in 19th century until it was discovered.
12. Brahma Puthra and Assam
The river Brahmaputra and its fertile valley is the lifeline of Assam. It's is
the symbol of power and greatness for the people of Assam. Majuli, the river
island of Assam is the art, culture and religious capital of Assam till date.
But equally Brahmaputra has been destructing Assam every year with it's
devastating flood after 1950s. The flood issue is becoming the most concerned
threat to the economy of the state. The flood also affects wildlife of Assam
like Kaziranga National Park, which is the habitat of the endangered One Horned
Rhino.
I have studied Chirapunji in Assam is having highest rainfall. I am not sure the
rain goes as small stream in to Brahmaputhra there. Learned members can
enlighten me.
I will continue and conclude Brahmaputhra in NEXT POSTING.
===========
NARMADA SINDHU KAVERI
GODAVRI NAMOSTHUTHAE 19
GODAVRI NAMOSTHUTHAE 19
13. Preserve Brahmaputra River:
The Brahmaputhra is the least polluted of all other major rivers of India. Most
of the pollutions are created by Oil Industries of Assam and wastes of cities
like Guwahati (Petroleum is obtained from the oil wells of Dig jam in Assam, I
have studied in my primary classes. I think the "shell" company is having their
product from here (Previous Burma shell). The pollution concern around Guwahati
is increasing day by day, and it's high time to stop it now or we will have to
pay the consequences soon!
14. Upper course of Brahma Puthra was known in 1884 only
Brahma Puthra's upper course was long unknown, and its identity with the Yarlung
Tsangpo was only established by exploration in 1884-86.
15. Brahama puthra course in Bangaladesh
As told earlier Brahma puthra merges with the Ganges to form a vast delta in
Bangaldesh. About 1,800 miles (2,900 km) long, the river is an important source
for irrigation and transportation. Actually it is deviding in to two at
Bangaldesh and and later again merges.
The much larger branch continues due south as the Jamuna (Jomuna) and flows into
the Lower Ganges (Ganges locally called Padma,) while the older branch curves
southeast as the lower Brahmaputra (Bromhoputro) and flows into the Meghna. Both
paths eventually reconverge near Chandpur in Bangladesh and flow out into the
Bay of Bengal.
However, Before 250 years ago it was the actual Brahmaputra river in Bangladesh
passes through the Jamalpur and Mymensingh district,a serious earthquake led its
in present flow. Fed by the waters of the Ganges and Brahmaputra, this river
system forms the Ganges Delta, the largest river delta in the world
16. Sunderbans Delta
In Bangladesh the river merges with the Ganges and splits into two: the Padma
and Meghna River. When it merges with the Ganges it forms the world's largest
delta, the Sunderbans. The Sunderbans is known for tigers, crocodiles and
mangroves. While most rivers on the Indian subcontinent have female names, this
river has a rare male name, as it means "son of Brahma" in Sanskrit (putra means
"son").
17. Navigation
This river is often called Tsangpo-Brahmaputra river. The average depth of river
is 124 feet (38 m) and maximum depth is 380 feet (120 m).
The Brahmaputra is navigable for most of its length. The lower part reaches are
sacred to Hindus. The river is prone to catastrophic flooding in spring when the
Himalayan snows melt. It is also one of the few rivers in the world that exhibit
a tidal bore as told earlier.
17.1 Assam Bengal Navigation
Assam Bengal Navigation is an Indo-British joint venture, with offices in
Guwahati and the UK. In 2003 ABN pioneered long-distance river cruising in India
with our unique cruises on the River Brahmaputra in Assam, and in 2007 we were
also the first to run cruises on the River Hugli between Kolkata and the
Ganges.
We were awarded the Indian National Tourism Award for Innovation in 2004-5.
Experience counts for everything here, and our expertise in the field of river
cruising on both waterways is unrivalled.
17.2 Assam Cruises (Cruises meaning-Enjoyment ride in ship with out aim as per
Lipco dictionary)
Wildlife and wilderness are the main features of a cruise in Assam on the vast
Brahmaputhra River – the riverbed is often 20 or 30 km across, an empty
world of sand spits and water with marvelous bird life and the occasional
Gangetic Dolphin. The cruises here also give access to a number of India's
National Parks, including Kaziranga, perhaps the finest of all, and Manas, a
Project Tiger reserve on the Bhutan border.
17.3 Bengal cruses.
The waterways of the old Bengal Presidency now lie in the Indian states of Bihar
and West Bengal, and in independent Bangladesh. Here in the north of the
region the rivers Ganges and Brahmaputhra meet head to head and then flow out
to the sea through the world's largest delta. The rivers meet the sea
through a maze of low-lying mangrove-covered islands, the famous Sunder bans,
and home of the Royal Bengal Tiger.
18.Co-operation on the Brahmaputhra
No mention about any dam across the river is available in India.
The waters of the River Brahmaputra are shared by China, India and Bangladesh.
In recent years, there has been speculation about China building a dam at the
Great Bend, with a view to divert the waters to the North of the country. This
has been denied by the Government, as well as experts.Customary Law offers
relief to the lower riparian countries
At the Kathmandu Workshop of Strategic Foresight Group in August 2009 on Water
Security in the Himalayan Region, which on a rare occasion brought together
leading hydrologists from the Basin countries, the Chinese scientists argued
that it was not feasible for China to undertake such a diversion.
In a subsequent meeting of the scientists at Dhaka, 25 leading experts from the
Basin countries issued a Dhaka Declaration on Water Security calling for
exchange of information in low flow period, and other means of collaboration.
Even though the UN Convention on Trans-boundary Water of 1997 does not prevent
any of the Basin countries from building a dam, Customary Law offers relief to
the lower riparian countries. Also, there is in fact potential for China, India
and Bangladesh to develop hydroelectricity projects and transboundary water
navigation. They can also collaborate to reduce emissions of aerosol in the
region which can help to sustain the glaciers that feed the River( All
inforation from Wiki pedia)
The Brahmaputhra is the least polluted of all other major rivers of India. Most
of the pollutions are created by Oil Industries of Assam and wastes of cities
like Guwahati (Petroleum is obtained from the oil wells of Dig jam in Assam, I
have studied in my primary classes. I think the "shell" company is having their
product from here (Previous Burma shell). The pollution concern around Guwahati
is increasing day by day, and it's high time to stop it now or we will have to
pay the consequences soon!
14. Upper course of Brahma Puthra was known in 1884 only
Brahma Puthra's upper course was long unknown, and its identity with the Yarlung
Tsangpo was only established by exploration in 1884-86.
15. Brahama puthra course in Bangaladesh
As told earlier Brahma puthra merges with the Ganges to form a vast delta in
Bangaldesh. About 1,800 miles (2,900 km) long, the river is an important source
for irrigation and transportation. Actually it is deviding in to two at
Bangaldesh and and later again merges.
The much larger branch continues due south as the Jamuna (Jomuna) and flows into
the Lower Ganges (Ganges locally called Padma,) while the older branch curves
southeast as the lower Brahmaputra (Bromhoputro) and flows into the Meghna. Both
paths eventually reconverge near Chandpur in Bangladesh and flow out into the
Bay of Bengal.
However, Before 250 years ago it was the actual Brahmaputra river in Bangladesh
passes through the Jamalpur and Mymensingh district,a serious earthquake led its
in present flow. Fed by the waters of the Ganges and Brahmaputra, this river
system forms the Ganges Delta, the largest river delta in the world
16. Sunderbans Delta
In Bangladesh the river merges with the Ganges and splits into two: the Padma
and Meghna River. When it merges with the Ganges it forms the world's largest
delta, the Sunderbans. The Sunderbans is known for tigers, crocodiles and
mangroves. While most rivers on the Indian subcontinent have female names, this
river has a rare male name, as it means "son of Brahma" in Sanskrit (putra means
"son").
17. Navigation
This river is often called Tsangpo-Brahmaputra river. The average depth of river
is 124 feet (38 m) and maximum depth is 380 feet (120 m).
The Brahmaputra is navigable for most of its length. The lower part reaches are
sacred to Hindus. The river is prone to catastrophic flooding in spring when the
Himalayan snows melt. It is also one of the few rivers in the world that exhibit
a tidal bore as told earlier.
17.1 Assam Bengal Navigation
Assam Bengal Navigation is an Indo-British joint venture, with offices in
Guwahati and the UK. In 2003 ABN pioneered long-distance river cruising in India
with our unique cruises on the River Brahmaputra in Assam, and in 2007 we were
also the first to run cruises on the River Hugli between Kolkata and the
Ganges.
We were awarded the Indian National Tourism Award for Innovation in 2004-5.
Experience counts for everything here, and our expertise in the field of river
cruising on both waterways is unrivalled.
17.2 Assam Cruises (Cruises meaning-Enjoyment ride in ship with out aim as per
Lipco dictionary)
Wildlife and wilderness are the main features of a cruise in Assam on the vast
Brahmaputhra River – the riverbed is often 20 or 30 km across, an empty
world of sand spits and water with marvelous bird life and the occasional
Gangetic Dolphin. The cruises here also give access to a number of India's
National Parks, including Kaziranga, perhaps the finest of all, and Manas, a
Project Tiger reserve on the Bhutan border.
17.3 Bengal cruses.
The waterways of the old Bengal Presidency now lie in the Indian states of Bihar
and West Bengal, and in independent Bangladesh. Here in the north of the
region the rivers Ganges and Brahmaputhra meet head to head and then flow out
to the sea through the world's largest delta. The rivers meet the sea
through a maze of low-lying mangrove-covered islands, the famous Sunder bans,
and home of the Royal Bengal Tiger.
18.Co-operation on the Brahmaputhra
No mention about any dam across the river is available in India.
The waters of the River Brahmaputra are shared by China, India and Bangladesh.
In recent years, there has been speculation about China building a dam at the
Great Bend, with a view to divert the waters to the North of the country. This
has been denied by the Government, as well as experts.Customary Law offers
relief to the lower riparian countries
At the Kathmandu Workshop of Strategic Foresight Group in August 2009 on Water
Security in the Himalayan Region, which on a rare occasion brought together
leading hydrologists from the Basin countries, the Chinese scientists argued
that it was not feasible for China to undertake such a diversion.
In a subsequent meeting of the scientists at Dhaka, 25 leading experts from the
Basin countries issued a Dhaka Declaration on Water Security calling for
exchange of information in low flow period, and other means of collaboration.
Even though the UN Convention on Trans-boundary Water of 1997 does not prevent
any of the Basin countries from building a dam, Customary Law offers relief to
the lower riparian countries. Also, there is in fact potential for China, India
and Bangladesh to develop hydroelectricity projects and transboundary water
navigation. They can also collaborate to reduce emissions of aerosol in the
region which can help to sustain the glaciers that feed the River( All
inforation from Wiki pedia)
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