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Here's Why You Should Visit The Chandra Prabha Wildlife Sanctuary In Uttar Pradesh

Nestled in the lap of the Vindhya Range, the Chandra Prabha Wildlife Sanctuary was formed in 1957. Here's why every nature lover should visit it

A waterfall in the Chandra Prabha Wildlife Sanctuary Photo: redji_official/Instagram
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It Is Steeped In Mythology

The sanctuary is named after the Chandra Prabha River, whose name translates to “luminescence of the moon.” Legend has it that the river emerged from Lord Shiva's tears.

The Karamnasa River flows through the Chandra Prabha Wildlife Sanctuary
The Karamnasa River flows through the Chandra Prabha Wildlife Sanctuary Photo: Shutterstock
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