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  1. Ganges - Wikipedia

    The main sections of the Ganges River are home to the gharial (Gavialis gangeticus) and mugger crocodile (Crocodylus palustris), and the Ganges delta is home to the saltwater crocodile (C. porosus).

  2. Ganges River | History, Map, Location, Pollution, & Facts - Britannica

    4 days ago · Ganges River is a 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 …

  3. Ganges River Basin - Education

    Jul 1, 2025 · The Ganges (Ganga) River is a body of water sacred to the Hindu religion that begins high in the Himalaya Mountains and empties out into the Bay of Bengal. The surrounding river basin …

  4. Ganges: The Sacred Hindu River - World History Encyclopedia

    May 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, …

  5. The Ganges: A River of Sacred Rituals and Traditions

    Apr 6, 2025 · The Ganges River, known as Ganga in Hindi, is one of the most revered rivers in the world. Flowing through the heart of India, it spans over 2,500 kilometers from the Himalayas to the …

  6. The Ganges River System - IndiaGeographies

    Apr 30, 2025 · Originating from the pristine glaciers of the Himalayas, the Ganges flows through northern India and Bangladesh, covering a vast basin of approximately 1.1 million square kilometers.

  7. Why Is The Ganges River Important? - The Institute for Environmental ...

    Jun 30, 2025 · The Ganges River, or Ganga, isn’t merely a body of water; it is the lifeblood of northern India and Bangladesh, a sacred entity intertwined with the spiritual, cultural, and economic fabric of …

  8. Ganges: The Lifeline of India, its Myths, and its History – The ...

    Jan 2, 2025 · We will explore six distinct mythological stories, each offering its own flavor of the beliefs surrounding the Ganges. We will also discuss how the river is formed, its chief tributaries, its …

  9. 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 origin in...

  10. 25 Interesting Facts about the Ganges River - Fact Bud

    1 day ago · Flowing over 2,500 kilometers through the heart of the Indian subcontinent, this sacred river has inspired countless generations and continues to play a pivotal role in the lives of millions.