| Thumhani River | |
| Country: | India |
| State: | Bihar |
| Region: | Mithila region |
| District: | Madhubani district |
| Source1: | Kamla River |
| Mouth: | Dhouns River |
| Parent: | Adhwara |
| Landmark: | Uchhaith |
| Other Name: | थुम्हानी नदी |
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.[1] [2]
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.[3]
Thumhani River is associated with the history and legends of the Sanskrit poet and scholar Kalidasa.[4] 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.[5]
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.[6]