Rivers Names, Meanings, and their History

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Alaknanda (uh-LAK-nuhn-duh)

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Anyi (AHN-yee)

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Aruvi (ah-roo-vee)

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Cauvery (kaw-vee-ree)

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Desna (DEZ-nah)

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Parana (pa-ra-nuh)

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Sarsija (sar-SEE-jah)

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Trivenee (trih-veh-nee)

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Varanasi (vuh-RAH-nuh-see)

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