Sabarmati, Major river in Rajasthan and Gujarat, India
The Sabarmati is a river in western India that flows through Rajasthan and Gujarat before reaching the Gulf of Khambhat. The water moves through dry terrain and is fed by several smaller tributaries coming down from the hills.
Gandhi founded an ashram on its banks in 1915, which became an important center during the independence struggle. Later, in the 1970s, a dam was built to secure water supply for surrounding agriculture.
The name derives from Sanskrit and means "Shvabhravati", though locals in Gujarat simply call it Sabarmati in everyday conversation. The riverbanks host open spaces where people gather in the morning and evening, especially near the ghats where steps lead down to the water.
Water levels change with the season, as monsoon rains fill the riverbed and dry periods lower it considerably. Some sections have paved pathways along the bank that allow for a walk beside the water.
In old Sanskrit texts, the river appears under a different name that refers to a legend about a hermit meditating on the nearby mountain. The drainage area forms a triangle shape, bordered by hills, salt desert, and sea gulf.
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