Bhimakshi
| Author:Laxman Burdak, IFS (R) |
Bhimakshi (भीमाक्षी नदी) river flows in Sabarkantha district, Gujarat, India. The confluence of three small rivers (Triveni Sangam); namely Hiranyakshi, Bhimakshi and Kamakshi; is located Khedbrahma.[1]
Origin
Variants
- Bhimakshi River भीमाक्षी नदी (AS, p.672)
History
Khedbrahma is situated on the banks of Harnav river. The town is connected with mythological history and has been pilgrim site for centuries. The confluence of three small rivers (Triveni Sangam); namely Hiranyakshi, Bhimakshi and Kamakshi; is located here.[2] These rivers are also known as Hiranyaganga, Bhimashankari and Kosambi respectively.[3] Harnav river is also referred as Hiranyaksh or Harnai river.[4] After the confluence, the river is known as Harnav which empties in reservoir of Dharoi dam built on Sabarmati river down stream. Harnav river divides the town in north and south parts.[5]
Bhrigu rishi ashram is situated at this place. [6]
भीमाक्षी नदी
भीमाक्षी नदी (AS, p.672) : भीमाक्षी नदी खेड़ाब्रह्मा के निकट हिरण्याक्षी और कोसंबी नदियों के संगम पर इनसे मिलती है। भीमाक्षी नदी के संगम पर भृगु का आश्रम बताया जाता है।[7]
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References
- ↑ Sompura, Kantilal F. (1968). The Structural Temples of Gujarat, Upto 1600 A.D. Gujarat University. pp. 172–173.
- ↑ Sompura, Kantilal F. (1968). The Structural Temples of Gujarat, Upto 1600 A.D. Gujarat University. pp. 172–173.
- ↑ Inamdar, P A (1936). Some Archaeological Finds In The Idar State. Idar: Department of Archaeology, Idar State. pp. 12–17.
- ↑ Gazetteer of the Bombay Presidency: Cutch, Pálanpur, and Mahi Kántha. Government Central Press. 1880. pp. 437–438.
- ↑ "Khedbrahma Taluka Official Govt. Website".
- ↑ https://indiapl.com/gujarat/harnav-river-586148
- ↑ Aitihasik Sthanavali by Vijayendra Kumar Mathur, p.672
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