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According to Hindu mythology, Verinag is believed to be the source of the river Jhelum, mentioned in the scriptures as Vitasta. The Nilamata Purana narrates that the land of Kashmir was created by the sage Kashyap by draining the lake of Satisar and killing the water demon Jaladbhava. Due to the draining, the Kashmir Valley suffered from acute shortage of water. Moved by the plight of its people, Shiva is said to have requested Parvati to take the form of a river and nourish the lands. Verinag is considered to be situated on the spot where Shiva struck the earth with his trident so that the river could emerge.

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