The Ganga’s Flow: A River’s Sacred Symphony
The Ganga’s Flow: A River’s Sacred Symphony A soul-stirring journey along the Ganga River , India’s holiest lifeline, stretching 2,525 km from its glacial source in Uttarakhand to the Bay of Bengal. Revered as Goddess Ganga, it flows through Uttarakhand, Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Jharkhand, and West Bengal, nurturing a 1,086,000 km² basin. We’ll trace its path from Gangotri’s icy heights, through confluences with 26 tributaries, including key rivers from Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Jharkhand, Madhya Pradesh, and West Bengal like the Yamuna, Ghaghara, and Damodar. Waterfalls like Gangotri Falls, dams like Tehri, and temples like Kashi Vishwanath weave its spiritual tapestry. This tale celebrates the Ganga’s cultural and ecological heartbeat, despite pollution woes. We’ll dive deep into the tributaries of five states and analyze flow patterns at different stages, highlighting the river’s dynamic journey. The Divine Source: Gangotri, Uttarakhand High in the Garhwal Himalayas at 3,100 meters, ...