The Ganges — a sacred, life-giving force that sustains India’s land, people, and spirit.

India, often described as a land of rivers, is home to more than 400 waterways that shape its geography, nurture agriculture, and sustain millions of lives. Among these, the stands out as the most revered and vital river — both a natural and spiritual lifeline for the nation. Originating from the in the Himalayas, the Ganges flows over , traversing the states of before merging with the Bay of Bengal. Along its journey, it nourishes the , one of the most fertile regions in the world, supporting nearly .

Cradle of Civilization

The Ganges Basin has been the cradle of Indian civilization for thousands of years. It witnessed the rise and fall of ancient empires, from the to the , and remains

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