India's fifth longest river- Narmada river also known as Rewa, is a wonder in itself
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This river, originating from the Amarkantak Plateau in Madhya Pradesh, charts a unique westward path, defying the common eastward flow of its counterparts
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The geographical reason for the reverse flow of the Narmada river is the slope of the Rift Valley which is in the opposite direction
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Due to this the Narmada flows from east to west and it meets in the Arabian Sea
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The Narmada River basin covers an area of about 98,796 square kilometers and spans the states of Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, and Gujarat
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While other rivers like the Tapti, Mahi, Sabarmati, Luni and several minor rivers also flow westward, the Narmada is the only major river to flow into the Arabian sea
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Flowing westward, it covers a distance of approximately 1,312 km before merging into the Arabian Sea near Bharuch, Gujarat
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According to Hindu mythology, Narmada is believed to be the daughter of Lord Shiva
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The Narmada River is home to a diverse ecosystem that supports a wide range of flora and fauna