Ganges River
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It is the most sacred river of Hindu India (see Hinduism).
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Feeding the world’s largest delta, the mighty Ganges River passes through lowlands in India and Bangladesh where 156 million people live today.
From Science Magazine ● Jun. 17, 2024
During a videotaped interview with an Indian news agency at the Ganges River in Varanasi, Mr. Singh praised the powerful prime minister, Narendra Modi, for celebrating “our rich cultural heritage.”
From New York Times ● Jun. 1, 2024
The holy city is located on the banks of the revered Ganges River and is part of Uttar Pradesh state, India’s most populous, with around 200 million people.
From Seattle Times ● May 14, 2024
In the Sundarbans of India and Bangladesh – one of the largest coastal mangrove forests in the world – seawater is intruding into the mouth of the Ganges River.
From Scientific American ● Oct. 13, 2023
Hari went on, “If I am very lucky, I will die in Varanasi so that my ashes will be scattered over the holy Ganges River; then my spirit will be free.”
From "Homeless Bird" by Gloria Whelan
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