Assi River
The Assi (Hindi: अस्सी) or Asi (Hindi: असी Asī or असि Asi [ˈʌsi]) is a small river in the city of Varanasi in the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh. It is a minor tributary of the river Ganges. Assi River is mentioned in ancient scriptures such as the Padma Purana, Matsya Purana, Agni Purana and Kurma Purana. According to the Vamana Purana, the river was created by the gods alongside the Varuna River. The river is eight kilometers long. The Assi River is also referred to as Assi Nala (sewer) by many locals, including the Varanasi administration.
| Assi River Asi River | |
|---|---|
| Native name | अस्सी, असी or असि (Hindi) |
| Location | |
| Country | India |
| Flows through | Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Source | Varanasi |
| • coordinates | 25°16′16″N 82°58′38″E |
| Mouth | |
• location | Ganges (in Varanasi) |
• coordinates | 25°16′59″N 83°00′35″E |
| Length | 8 Kilometer |
| Basin features | |
| River system | Ganges |
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