See also: Kali Gandaki Gorge
The Kali Gandaki rises along the border with Tibet at an altitude of 3,900 m (12,795 ft) in the Mustang region of Nepal.[1] The two headwaters Nup Chhu and Shar Chhu ("West River" and "East River") meet near Mustang's ancient capital Lo Manthang. The river then flows southwest with the name of Mustang Khola. In Kagbeni a major tributary Kak Khola descends from Muktinath and from this point the river is called the Kali Gandaki.
The river then flows southward through a steep gorge known as the Kali Gandaki Gorge, or Andha Galchi, between the mountains Dhaulagiri (8167 m) to the west and Annapurna (8091 m) to the east. If one measures the depth of a canyon by the difference between the river height and the heights of the highest peaks on either side, the Gorge is the world's deepest. The portion of the river between the Dhaulagiri and Annapurna massifs is at an elevation of between 1300 metres and 2600 metres,[2] 5500 to 6800 metres lower than the two peaks. The river is older than the Himalayas. As tectonic activity forces the mountains higher, the river has cut through the uplift.
South of the gorge, the river is joined by Rahught Khola at Galeshwor, Myagdi Khola at Beni, Modi Khola near Kushma and Badigaad at Rudrabeni above Ridi Bazaar. The river then turns east to run along the northern edge of the Mahabharat Range. The largest hydroelectricity project in Nepal is located along this stretch of the river. Turning south again and breaking through the Mahabharats, Kali Gandaki is then joined by a major tributary, Trishuli at Devighat, then by the (East) Rapti draining the Inner Terai valley known as Chitwan. The Gandaki then crosses the outermost foothills of the Himalayas -- Sivalik Hills -- into the Terai plains of Nepal. From Devighat, the river flows southwest and is known as Narayani or Sapt Gandaki. The river later curves back towards the southeast as it enters India where it is called the Gandak.
The River Gandaki is flowing from upper Himalaya mountain RANGES and in her 'Garbha' millions and millions of Shaligrams have lived from the time immemorial. The medicinal effects of the water from the Gandaki river are immense and need no emphasis as a lot has been said about the good effect of Shilagram Shila water on our body in our mythological texts. Not only that the water is good for stomach problems, ulcers, thyroid, blood pressure, kidney problems, gall bladder and many more but the water has such powerful qualities that it purifies of the whole body spiritually and cleanse our minds eternally ( as if our souls are taking bath with this pious water and getting purified), and its consumption definitely increases the positive Karmas as mentioned in few of Shlokas below. If a small quantity of water from Gandaki river is consumed every day, the devotee is blessed with longitivity, very good health, spiritual and transcendental growth. This water is also used by the devotees who worship Shaligrams daily and the legend of this water is equals the Ganga Jal in all the Religious Pujas, Abhishek and Yajnas. The water from Gandaki river commands a high value in Indian culture. The purity and good effects of any religious ceremony is enhanced when this water is used.
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