Ganges River | History, Map, Location, Pollution, & Facts
WEB1 day ago · 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 1,560 miles (2,510 km) is relatively short compared with the other great rivers of Asia or the world.
Ganges River Basin - National Geographic Society
WEBOct 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 has a population of more than four hundred million people.
22 Facts About the Ganges River (Let’s Dive In)
WEBDec 22, 2022 · The Ganges River is a fascinating natural wonder, originating in the Himalayas and flowing into the Bay of Bengal. In this article will explore some of its cultural significance, ecological importance, and exciting facts about the Ganges River. %
Ganges River - History & Origin, Significance, Facts, Pollution
WEBJun 14, 2018 · The Ganges is a 2,525 km trans-boundary river of Asia that rises in the western Himalayas and flows through India and Bangladesh. For Indians, it is a symbol of faith, and has been a source of livelihood for a large number of people.
Ganges - Wikipedia
WEBThe Ganges (/ ˈɡændʒiːz / GAN-jeez; in India: Ganga, / ˈɡʌŋɡɑː / GUNG-ah; in Bangladesh: Padma, / ˈpʌdmə / PUD-mə) [ 5 ][ 6 ][ 7 ][ 8 ] is a trans-boundary river of Asia which flows through India and Bangladesh. The 2,525 km (1,569 mi)-long river rises in the western Himalayas in the Indian state of Uttarakhand.
Ganges - World History Encyclopedia
WEBMay 27, 2015 · The River Ganges, also known as the Ganga, flows 2,700 km from the Himalaya mountains to the Bay of Bengal in northern India and Bangladesh. Regarded as sacred by Hindus, the river is personified as the goddess Ganga in ancient texts and art.
Ganges River summary | Britannica
WEBGanges 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-km) course, it flows southeast through the Indian states of Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, and West Bengal.
River Ganges - WorldAtlas
WEBJul 7, 2021 · The Ganges River is considered to be the “most sacred” river by the Hindus and has a purely divine origin. As per the ancient scriptures, River Ganga had emerged from the feet of Lord Vishnu and is therefore also named “Vishnupadi”.
River Ganges: Facts and Information
WEBJan 10, 2013 · Length: 2520 km (1560 miles) Source: Uttarakhand, India. Mouth: Ganges Delta, Bay of Bengal. Other River Ganges Facts. The Ganges river basin has the highest population of any river basin in the world. It contains over 400 million people. The Ganges River is sacred to Hindus.
Ganges River - Students | Britannica Kids | Homework Help
WEBThe Ganges, or Ganga, is one of the world’s great rivers. Its wide valley stretches across northern India and Bangladesh from the Himalayas to the Bay of Bengal. It is one of the most fertile of all agricultural regions. Its rice and other crops feed hundreds of millions of people in India and in Bangladesh, where the river is also known as ...
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