Jahanvi
deity single tradition · 1
The verse RV 3.58.6 says that "your ancient home, your auspicious friendship, O Heroes, your wealth is on the banks of the Jahanvi". This verse could refer to the Ganga. In RV 1.116.18–19, the Jahanvi and the Ganges river dolphin occur in two adjacent verses.
When
- First attested
- 1500 BCE
- Attested period
- -1500 – 2020
- Historical notes
- Mentioned in the Rigveda.
Relationships
- co occurs with
- Ganga
Mentioned by
Sources
wikipedia (1)
Source passages
“In RV 3.58.6, the word Jahanvi is also mentioned, but it is not clear if the reference is to the river. This verse could refer to the Ganga. In RV 1.116.18–19, the Jahanvi and the Ganges river dolphin occur in two adjacent verses.”
#29136 · extracted by google/gemini-2.0-flash-001