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According to the ''[[Vamana Purana]]'', the river was created by the gods alongside the Assi River. It is also mentioned in the ''[[Mahabharata]]''.<ref name=TOI2012 />
Varuna derives its name from [[Varuna]], a Hindu god who is associated with sky, oceans and water.
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In February 2023, [[Denmark]] and [[Uttar Pradesh government]] signed a Rs 1,000 crore MoU for cleaning the Ganga River and its tributary, Varuna.<ref>{{cite news |title=MoU with Denmark for lab in Varanasi to ensure clean Ganga |url=https://www.thestatesman.com/india/mou-with-denmark-for-lab-in-varanasi-to-ensure-clean-ganga-1503153721.html |publisher=The Statesman |date=February 10, 2023}}</ref>
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