Like the river Ganga, the river Yamuna has played a legendary role in Indian History. Indian mythology, literature and art are replete with references to the river Yamuna from time immemorial. Akin to the river Ganga, the river Yamuna has given a place in the oldest Veda, the Rig Veda.
This river has been described graphically as life sustaining mother, its water is like “Payas” or milk which nourishes children.