A famous river in southern India.

She is a member of Varuna’s court as per Mahabharata Sabhaparva Chapter 9 verse 20. It originates from Brahmagiri, near Trayambakajyotirlinga in Nasik. It runs deep and several sages live serving it as per Mahabharata Vanaparva Chapter 88 verse 2. Bathing here earns one the equivalent of a gomedha yajna. He will also attain entry into Vasuki’s world as per Mahabharata Vanaparva Chapter 85 verse 33. Agni originates in this river as per Mahabharata Vanaparva Chapter 222 verse 24. Rama, Lakshmana and Sita lived in Panchavati on the banks of the Godavari during their exile as per Ramayana Aranyakanda sarga 16. It is one of India’s important rivers as per Mahabharata Bhishmaparva Chapter 9 verse 14. Bathing here earns one Rajalakshmi as per Mahabharata Anushasanaparva Chapter 25 verse 29.