The Story of Ganga River  From Himalayas to Bay of Bengal

Ganga flowing with ghats or Gangotri glacier + glowing text.

Descended from Heaven, Lord Shiva ne apni jata se dharti par utara Originates from Gangotri Glacier at Gaumukh (Uttarakhand).

Born from the heights of the Himalayas and the depths of devotion.

Flows 2,500+ km

Uttarakhand → UP → Bihar → Jharkhand → West Bengal Cities: Haridwar, Varanasi, Patna, Kolkata.

Famous Ghats: Har ki Pauri, Dashashwamedh, Gandhi Ghat, Babughat.

Maa Ganga = Divine Mother

Belief: Bathing washes sins, Ganga Jal grants Moksha.

Daily rituals: Offerings, festivals, last rites.

Cultural & Religious Significance

A river that cleanses body, heals soul, and connects to the divine

Kumbh Mela – World’s largest gathering.

Ganga Aarti – Haridwar, Rishikesh, Varanasi.

Kanwar Yatra – Devotees carry Ganga Jal for Lord Shiva.

Grand Festivals

Lifeline of North India.

Agriculture: Rice, wheat, sugarcane.

Livelihood: Fishermen, boatmen, tourism.

Transport & trade through boats and ferries.

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Daily Life & Economy

Environmental Challenges

Pollution: Sewage, waste, plastics.

Climate Change: Melting glaciers, less flow.

Climate Change: Melting glaciers, less flow.

Namami Gange Project – Clean river initiative. 

NGOs & communities: River cleaning, awareness.

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Eco-tourism & sustainable practices.

" When people and policies unite, Maa Ganga can flow pure again "

Efforts to Save Ganga

Tourism & Travel

Spiritual tourism: Haridwar, Varanasi, Prayagraj.

Adventure: River rafting in Rishikesh, boat rides in Varanasi.

Mix of spirituality, culture, and thrill for every traveller.

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The Story of Ganga River

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