Saturday, 25 October 2014

Of birth and names...

According to many, Tabu Chhopri is the amalgamation point of Brahmaputra and Siyang. The actuality is, way different, though!




It's rather Brahmaputra who assumes the name Siyang, on entering the gates of Arunachal. Moving farther east, along the walls of Tibet, it turns Tsangpo.




That simply meant, one river, many a name to call!




The origin, though remains highly debated, amongst researchers and religious pundits!!!




Facts say, some 100-150 kilometres east of Manas Sarovar, the river blooms, from one of the glaciers in Tibet.



No, it's not that I don't remember the name of the glacier, but, it's bit tricky!




Near the point of origin, Brahmaputra opens up to 4-5 arms, and it's actually hard to determine which is the "original" arm! Debates and confusion have webbed pundits throughout the world, on the birth of Brahmaputra.





To be continued.....

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