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The seven sacred rivers of India are known as

  1. Saptavahini

  2. Sapta Teertha

  3. Saptasindhu

  4. Saptakshetra
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Explanation

The seven sacred rivers of India (Ganga, Yamuna, Godavari, Sarasvati, Narmada, Sindhu, and Kaveri) are collectively referred to as 'Sapta Teertha' in Hindu tradition, meaning 'seven holy places' or 'seven sacred fords'. In Hinduism, rivers are considered teerthas (sacred pilgrimage sites). 'Saptavahini' refers to something else, 'Saptasindhu' refers to the Indus region, and 'Saptakshetra' means 'seven sacred places/cities'.

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