Jammu, May 12 -- Imagine a scorching summer day with no drinking water at home. In such a dire situation, where would you turn? For the 2 million residents of Jammu city-and countless animals and birds-the answer is clear: the Tawi River, their primary source of fresh water.
River Tawi holds both spiritual and historical significance. According to the ancientVishnu Puran, it was brought to Jammu by King Pehar Devta to heal his ailing father. This legend highlights the reverence with which this river has been regarded since ancient times.
The origin of the Tawi River is closely tied to the formation of the Himalayas, which were created through four major geological upheavals. It was during the last of these upheavals that the modern river ...