What is the Vedic name of the river Sutlej, which is a part of the Sapta Sindhu rivers mentioned in the Rigveda?

The correct answer is Shutudri.

Key Points

• Shutudri is the Vedic name of the modern-day Sutlej River.
• It is one of the rivers mentioned in the Sapta Sindhu (Seven Rivers) in the Rigveda.
• The Sutlej originates from the Rakshastal Lake near Mount Kailash in Tibet, which is considered sacred in both Hinduism and Buddhism.
• In the Vedic period, the river held significant importance for the Indus Valley Civilization as it was a major source of water and fertile land.
• The Sutlej is the longest of the five rivers that flow through the Punjab region and is a tributary of the Indus River.
• It is an essential part of the Indus Water Treaty, signed between India and Pakistan in 1960, which governs the distribution of water from the Indus River and its tributaries.
• The Sutlej is also important for the construction of several dams and hydroelectric projects, such as the Bhakra Nangal Dam, which is one of the largest multipurpose projects in India.

Additional Information

• Purushini
  • Purushini is the Vedic name of the Ravi River.
  • The Ravi River is another of the Sapta Sindhu rivers mentioned in the Rigveda.
  • It originates from the Bara Bhangal region of Himachal Pradesh and flows through India and Pakistan.
• Askini
  • Askini is the Vedic name of the Chenab River.
  • The Chenab is also part of the Sapta Sindhu and originates from the Baralacha Pass in Himachal Pradesh.
  • The river flows through Jammu and Kashmir, India, and into Pakistan, contributing significantly to the Indus River system.
• Vitasta
  • Vitasta is the Vedic name of the Jhelum River.
  • The Jhelum originates from a spring at Verinag in Jammu and Kashmir.
  • It has significant historical and cultural importance, especially in the Kashmir Valley.