Author: 2. Prof Chandra Shekhar Dubey

Image Courtesy: Wikimedia Commons The majestic Himalayas, born from the tectonic collision between the Indian and Eur­asian plates, cradle ancient tales in their snow-covered peaks. These tales echo through the rivers and streams that have shaped civilizations and land­scapes for thousands of years. Among these, the Saraswati River stands as both a historical reality and a mythological marvel, intertwining the natural and the divine. THE DAWN OF RIVERS AND CIVILIZATIONS During the Early Holocene, some 7,000 years ago, glaciers melted under a warmer climate, giving birth to rivers like the Saraswati, Sutlej, and Yamu­na. The Saraswati, a glacier-fed giant, flowed…