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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.
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∙ 15y agoThe uses for the Ganges River are so that the people that practice Hinduism can use the River for religious needs. People bathe, drink, get the water for their food. The river is basically what the people need to survive.
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∙ 10y agoThis 1,500 mile (2,525 km) long trans-boundary river rises in the western Himalayas. Flowing south and east through northern India and into Bangladesh, it empties into the Bay of Bengal.
It is special because it is the longest river of India. It is also discharges the second greatest amount of water in the world. It was also rated within the top five most polluted rivers in the world in 2007. The Ganga Action Plan, an environmental initiative, has thus far been a major failure.
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What does the ganges river run through?
India and Bangladesh
Which continent is river ganges located?
Asia. The Indian sub-continent.
List three important river systems that water the northern Plains?
Indus, Ganges, and Brahmaputa
Why do so many people live on the Ganges plain?
This area in South Asia is extremely fertile and excellent for farming. This makes the Ganges plain a haven for Asian farmers to grow rice and wheat.
What A river and it's tributaries is?
what is a river and it"s tributaries
Does the river Ganges have any waterfalls?
Yes, the river Ganges has a waterfall at the source of the river!!
How old is the river ganges?
the ganges river is your mom
What is the name of the river Ganges in India?
The Ganges River.
What river is the Ganges Dam located on?
the ganges river...
What river is the ganges river in?
The river Ganges is not in a river but, its a main river its self. So it is not in a river and never will be!
What is the definition of Ganges river?
Ganges River- a major river in northern India.
What animals will you find in the river ganges?
Ganges River Dolphin
Which country is river ganges in?
The river Ganges is in India and Bangladesh.
What river is near the ganges river?
the mountain range that is near the ganges river is the himalayas!
Where is the River Ganges?
It is located in India and Bangladesh
Where is the mouth of the Ganges river is?
The point at which the river ganges enters the sea
Does the ganges river has sharks?
YES THE GANGES RIVER HAS SHARKS AND DOLPHINS...............................................
