Ganga River is the largest and most sacred river in India. Originating from the
Gangotri Glacier in the Himalayas, it flows through the northern plains of
India, covering a distance of about 2,525 kilometers before emptying into the
Bay of Bengal Major cities like Haridwar, Varanasi, Allahabad (Prayagraj), and
Kolkata lie along its course, making it an essential part of India's historical
and spiritual landscape. Despite facing pollution challenges, the Ganga remains
a powerful symbol of life, purity, and devotion in Indian culture.
it travels south and east through the northern plains, it merges with several
important tributaries like the Yamuna, Son, Gandak, and Ghaghara, forming one of
the most fertile and densely populated river basins in the world. Ganga flows
through the states of Uttarakhand, Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Jharkhand, and West
Bengal before entering Bangladesh and finally draining into the Bay of Bengal
through the Sundarbans Delta, the largest river delta in the world.
Every year, millions of devotees gather along its banks during festivals like
Ganga Dussehra, Kumbh Mela, and Chhath Puja to take a holy dip. Major pilgrimage
cities such as Haridwar, Varanasi, and Prayagraj lie on its course, drawing
tourists and spiritual seekers from all over the world.
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