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What do the hindus call the Ganges?
I think they call the ganges the river ganga. They named it after the water god ma Ganga. Actually, the Ganges is known in India as Gangamai which means "Mother Ganges" according to Hindu beliefs, the Ganges is a sacred river that brings ife to its people.
What body of water is holy to Hindus?
In the Indian Language it is called the Ganga River. In America, they call it the Ganges.
What is the river Ganges?
Ganges is considered as purest of all rivers, according to Hindu mythology. It is believed that all the sins of a person taking a plunge into Ganges with sacred and selfless soul and heart have their sins washed away. Its length is 2500 kms. , and it originates from Gangotri near Mansarovar lake on Kailash Mountain (believed as Lord Shiva abode). It is believed that King Bhagirath from the dynasty of king Dileep worshiped lord Shiva, and Lord Brahma for Ganges to come on earth from heaven, for the redemption of his ancestors. Earth could not bear the force of Ganges so lord Shiva bestowed Bhagirath with the boon that he(Lord Shiva) will hold Ganges in his long hair. Ganges came on earth and all the ancestors of Bhagirath got redemption. People in India call Ganges - "Ganga Maa" i.e. mother Ganges.
Do you call the river Amazon the river Amazon or Amazon River?
The actual name is The Amazon or as some people refer to it as The Amazon River It's preffered as the Amazon River.
What did the local Aboriginal people call the Margaret River?
Woodichip Woodichip
Why do the Hindus believe the ganges river is holy?
As per Hindu mythology, Baghiratha prayed and wanted the Ganges (Ganga) to be brought to earth to free the souls of his ancestors. However, the force of the Ganges would have been too much for the earth to bear. Hence, it was brought down through the matted locks of Lord Shiva. Thus, it is believed that bathing in the Ganges at least once in a lifetime frees you of sins.
What do people call the area where the Nila river flows into a V shape?
A delta
what do the Brazilians call the Amazon river?
Brazilians call amazon river :river sea
What country is the Huang He River in?
The river Huang He is in China. In Italian we call it " Il fiume giallo", which means the yelllowe river. :D
What did the Romans call the river thames?
What did the Romans call the river thames
What do we call the beginning of the river?
the source of the river
What is the head of river call?
The source of the river. The upper reaches of the river.
