Doodhmati

Doodhmati
दूधमती
EtymologyMilk of the divine Kamdhenu cow
NicknameDhudmati
Location
CountryNepal and India
GeographicalMithila region
DistrictDhanusha, Mahottari and Madhubani
Basin features
CitiesKshireshwarnath, Janakpur

The Doodhmati (Maithili: दूधमती) is a river in the Indian subcontinent that flows on the plains of the Mithila region in Nepal. The origin of the Dudhmati river is at Arjawan village located in ward number 5 of the Kshireshwarnath Municipality in Nepal. It also flows through Janakpurdham. It is a sacred river and considered as Ganga in the city of Janakpur. It is a legendary heritage for Hindu adherents associated with Ramayana.

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