The Yamuna and the Ganges are considered the most sacred rivers in India.
Yamuna, according to the legends, was the daughter of Surya, the Sun God, and sister to Yama, the God of Death.
Consequently, popular belief has it that those who take a dip in the holy waters of the source stream are not tormented by fears of death.
The main reason why it is so revered is that it flows through Vrindavana and Mathura, and is thus intimately connected to Lord Krishna's pastimes. As far as sanctity is concerned, the River Yamuna is more directly connected with Lord Krishna than the Ganges.
The Lord sanctified the River Yamuna from the beginning of his transcendental pastimes in the world.
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