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Ganges - Wikipedia The Ganges ( ˈɡændʒiːz GAN-jeez; in India: Ganga, ˈɡʌŋɡɑː GUNG-ah; in Bangladesh: Padma, ˈpʌdmə PUD-mə) [5][6][7][8] is a trans-boundary river of Asia which flows through India and Bangladesh The 2,525-kilometre-long (1,569 mi) river rises in the western Himalayas in the Indian state of Uttarakhand
Ganges River | History, Map, Location, Pollution, Facts | Britannica Ganges River, great river of the plains of the northern Indian subcontinent Although officially as well as popularly called the Ganga in Hindi and in other Indian languages, internationally it is known by its conventional name, the Ganges From time immemorial it has been the holy river of Hinduism
Ganges: The Sacred Hindu River - World History Encyclopedia Regarded as sacred by Hindus, the river is personified as the goddess Ganga in ancient texts and art Ritual bathing in the Ganges was and is an important part of Hindu pilgrimage and the ashes of the cremated are often spread across her waters
River Ganga - Cultural India Since the dawn of history, The Ganges has held the country’s heart captive and drawn countless millions to her banks The Ganges or Ganga is the longest river in India, and one of the most sacred rivers for the Hindus It is also the third largest river across the globe by discharge
Ganges River Basin - Education The Ganges (Ganga) River is a sacred body of water to Hindus that begins high in the Himalaya Mountains and empties out into the Bay of Bengal The surrounding river basin has a population of more than four hundred million people
River Ganges - WorldAtlas Rising in the western Himalayas in the Indian State of Uttarakhand, the Ganges River flows for more than 2,525km across the Gangetic Plains in the northern part of India into Bangladesh, where it forms a huge delta with the Brahmaputra River before draining into the Bay of Bengal
Ganges River - New World Encyclopedia The Ganges (also Ganga Devanāgarī: गंगा) is a major river in the Indian subcontinent flowing east through the eponymous plains of northern India into Bangladesh
The Ganges: A River That Defines Hindu Identity Flowing over 2,500 kilometers, the Ganges traverses through the northern plains of India, ultimately merging into the Bay of Bengal Its waters are considered sacred, revered by millions of Hindus who believe that bathing in the river cleanses the soul and purifies one from sins
Ganges: The Sacred River That Holds the Soul of India Spanning over 2,500 kilometers, it is one of the longest rivers in the world and is revered as the holiest river in Hinduism For millions, the Ganges is a symbol of purity, spirituality, and cultural heritage