Rivers hold a great place in Hinduism and the Ganga is called Patit-Pavani.
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According to mythological beliefs, river Ganga also has an elder sister.
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The name of this river which is said to be the elder sister of river Ganga is river Devika.
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Devika river has great religious significance, the original place of this river is called Devkanagari.
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After leaving its source, this river is seen flowing at some places and disappears at other places.
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That is why it is also called the secret Ganga.
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The Devika River originates from the Pahari Mahadev Temple in Udhampur, Jammu and Kashmir.
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After leaving here, the Devika River joins the Ravi River in West Punjab.
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Devika river becomes a tributary of Ravi.
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