Thumhani River

Thumhani River (Maithili: थुम्हानी नदी) is a river that flows on the plains of the western part in the Madhubani district of the Mithila region in Bihar state of India. It is the part of the Adhwara group of rivers in the Indian Subcontinent.

Thumhani River थुम्हानी नदी
Location
Country	India
State	Bihar
Region	Mithila region
District	Madhubani district
Physical characteristics
Source	Kamla River
• coordinates	26.4188003°N 85.8528918°E / 26.4188003; 85.8528918
Mouth	Dhouns River
• coordinates	26.5102907°N 85.8992327°E / 26.5102907; 85.8992327
Basin features
River system	Adhwara
Landmarks	Uchhaith

Description

Thumhani River is the part of Adhwara group of rivers flowing on the plains of land in the territory of India. It flows on the plains of the Mithila region between the rivers Kamala and Dhouns. It is the connecting river that gives link to the two rivers Kamala and Dhouns. One end of the river is at the Sauli Gath also known as Sauli Chowk that connects it with the Kamala river.

Historical and Religious Significance

Thumhani River is associated with the history and legends of the Sanskrit poet and scholar Kalidasa. On the western bank of the river, there is a historical mud mound known as Kalidas Dih in the village of Uchchaith. The Kalidas Dih is believed to be residence place of the Sanskrit scholar Kalidasa.

On the eastern bank of the Thumhani River, there is a famous Hindu temple of Goddess Durga and Kali called as Uchchaith Bhagwati Mandir also locally known as Durga Sthan.