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– Map of River Chenab<\/a>
– Significance of River Chenab<\/a>
– Facts about River Chenab<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Chenab is a beautiful river in Pakistan, flowing through the mountains of Jammu and ending its journey by submitting its natural glory to the mighty River Indus. Meandering through some of the most important cities, the fast-flowing river deposits rich sediment along its banks, making the soil fertile for plantation and thus providing a source of livelihood to many local inhabitants. River Chenab is not only the source of fertile soil, but many poets and artisans have sought inspiration from the mesmerizing river set against the backdrop of snow-capped Himalayan peaks, which is reflected in their poetry and art pieces. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Legendary poets like Allama Iqbal and Faiz Ahemd Faiz were born in Sialkot, which is one of the cities standing in proximity to River Chenab. Let us walk you through the banks of the most celebrated river of the country, which is rich in history and remains an integral part of popular Pakistani folklore.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Map of River Chenab<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Here is a map detailing the famous rivers of Pakistan<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

The name Punjab is made of two Urdu words: \u201cpunj,\u201d which means five, and \u201caab,\u201d which means water. Thus the name of the province Punjab is reflective of the five free flowing rivers the province boasts to have. Chenab is one of the five rivers flowing through Marala, which is about 24 km away from Sialkot. It continues its journey through Behlolpur, Dhool Kalan, Kathala, Khanki, Takht Hazara, Chiniot, Bukharian, Muhammadi Shareef, Hussainabad, Bula, Garh Maharaja, Samandwana, Mochiwali, Shaher Sultan and completes its path at Mithankot where it merges into the vast River Indus. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In the Himalayas, the melting snow forms a small rivulet emerging from its slopes. Slowly and gradually it transforms into a full flowing river. River Chenab is a confluence of two streams, Chandra and Bhaga in India from where it has taken its name Chenab.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

At the beginning, River Jhelum joins in and then further downstream Ravi and Sutlej also fall into River Chenab, before meeting River Indus, which eventually completes its journey by flowing into the Arabian Sea. River Chenab covers a 1000 km long journey, nourishing various towns and villages. Carrying silt from the plains and plateaus of Kashmir River Chenab deposits the fertile soil along the way.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Significance of River Chenab in Pakistani Folklore<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Meandering River Chenab in Pakistan<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Besides being a source of inspiration for many poets and writers, River Chenab has a deep influence on some of the most popular folklore of Pakistan, especially the story of Sohni and Mahiwal, which is one of the famous tragic romances of Punjab. Here\u2019s how the story goes: Sohni had a talent for painting earthenware pots with intricate designs. The well-baked pots were made by his father and she used to tuck them under her arm and place it on her waist. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

A rich merchant, Izzat Baig, from another village came to her father\u2019s shop and saw Sohni painting the pots in full concentration. He immediately fell in love and continued visiting the shop just to catch a glimpse of Sohni engrossed in her work. He continued to stay back in the village to continue meeting his beloved. Slowly, he lost all his money and Sohni\u2019s father hired him to her buffaloes \u2013 hence he was named Mahiwal, which means buffalo man. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sohni deeply fell in love, but her father married her to another potter, who lived across the River Chenab. Sohni, who couldn\u2019t eliminate her feelings for Mahiwal, swam across the river to meet her beloved. Since she didn\u2019t know how to swim, she took a well-baked earthenware pot with her to aid her journey. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

One day her sister-in-law saw her carrying the earthenware pot across the river. Upon Sohni\u2019s return, the sister-in-law changed the pot with an unbaked one. The next night when Sohni swam across the river she soon realized that the pot was dissolving in the water. She called out to Mahiwal, who swam across the River Chenab to save his beloved from drowning. They both drowned in the River of Lovers, holding each other\u2019s hands.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Quick Facts about River Chenab<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Breathtaking views of River Chenab<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Here are some quick and amazing facts about the River Chenab<\/p>\n\n\n\n