Sambhar Salt Lake
Salt lake located in India
The Sambhar Salt Lake is India's largest inland salt lake. It is located in Sambhar Lake Town, Jaipur district of Rajasthan, India, 80 km (50 mi) southwest of the city of Jaipur and 64 km (40 mi) northeast of Ajmer, Rajasthan. It surrounds the historical Sambhar Lake Town.
Etymology
The Sambhar Lake is named after the goddess Shakambhari, who is a form of Durga, and who was the tutelary goddess of the Chauhan Rajputs.
Geography
The Sambhar Lake is India's largest inland salt lake. It is located 60 km (37 mi) southwest of Jaipur, Rajasthan. The lake is a playa, or a seasonal lake with a flat bottom. It is also the largest playa in the Thar Desert.
Hydrology
The Sambhar Lake is primarily fed by four ephemeral streams: Rupangarh, Mendha, Kharian and Khandel. During times of heavy rainfall, surface runoff along with three major streams, Ruprali, Bandi and Turatmati, additionally feed the lake.
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