Ganges - Wikipedia
The Ganges (/ ˈ ɡ æ n dʒ iː z / GAN-jeez; in India: Ganga, / ˈ ɡ ʌ ŋ ɡ ɑː / GUNG-ah; in Bangladesh: Padma, / ˈ p ʌ d m ə / PUD-mə) [5] [6] [7] [8] is a trans-boundary river of Asia …
Ganges River | History, Map, Location, Pollution, & Facts - Britannica
Jan 13, 2025 · Ganges River, great river of the plains of the northern Indian subcontinent, which from time immemorial has been the holy river of Hinduism. Despite its importance, its length of …
The World’s Largest Human Gathering Begins in India
Jan 14, 2025 · The religious festival, called the Maha Kumbh Mela, happens every 12 years on the banks of the Ganges and Yamuna rivers in the northern Indian city of Prayagraj. Officials …
Ganges River and its Map - Maps of India
The Ganges (also known as Ganga or Gonga), is the biggest river in the Indian subcontinent in terms of water flow. The length of the Ganga is 2,510 km or 1,560 miles. The river has its …
Ganges River Basin - National Geographic Society
Oct 19, 2023 · 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 …
Ganges River summary | Britannica
Ganges River, Hindi Ganga, River, northern India and Bangladesh. Held sacred by followers of Hinduism, it is formed from five headstreams rising in Uttaranchal state. On its 1,560-mi (2,510 …
River Ganges - WorldAtlas
Jul 7, 2021 · 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 …
The Ganges: India’s Sacred River and Its Divine Significance
Oct 23, 2024 · The Ganges River, known as Ganga in Hindi, is one of the most important and revered rivers in India. Stretching over 2,500 kilometers, it flows from the Himalayas through …
Ganga River System: Origin, Course & Tributaries - Next IAS
Jul 22, 2024 · With a total length of over 2,500 kilometres, the Ganga is the most important river in India and one of the longest in Asia. The Ganga River is a major river of the Indian …
The Ganges: Hinduism's Holy River - Learn Religions
Apr 12, 2019 · The River Ganges, running for more than 1500 miles across some of the most densely populated areas in Asia, is perhaps the most religiously significant body of water in …