This river is the longest in India. During the early Vedic Age of the Rigveda, the Indus and the Sarasvati River were the major sacred rivers, not the Ganges.The first European traveller to mention the Ganges was Megasthenes (ca. 350–290 BCE).In 1951 a water sharing dispute arose between India and East Pakistan (now Bangladesh), after India declared its intention to build the Farakka Barrage. https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ganges Kyiv, Ukraine
Hindu people believe the river to be sacred and holy, and many make the pilgrimage to the city of Varanasi to wash away their sins in the water. Being of such importance, millions of people visit the Ganges, making it a powerful hub of religious Kyiv, Ukraineactivity, culture and history. we're looking forward for your answer! 9-A class https://theculturetrip.com/asia/india/articles/along-the-ganges-the-cultural-attractions-of-india-s-holiest-river/
The River Ganges (also referred to as Ganga) is a symbol of faith, hope, culture and sanity, as well as a source of livelihood for millions since time immemorial. She is the centre of social and religious tradition in the Indian sub-continent and particularly sacred in Hinduism. The very special faith and respect for the River Ganges in India are as old as Indian culture itself. These are amply reflected in such ancient Indian scriptures as: Vedas, Puranas, Mahabharata, Ramayana and several others. In fact, respect for Ganga is a part of Indian identity and the very symbol of Indian culture. The most notable ritual regarding the water of the Ganges, and a primary reason for pilgrims to travel to the river, is the opportunity to ritually bathe in its waters. The most auspicious occasion to undergo the purification ritual is during a fifty-five-day event called Kumba Mela which happens only once every twelve years. The attendance of the 2013 Kumba Mela stands at 120 million people. https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/abs/10.1080/14634988.2017.1304129 https://study.com/academy/lesson/why-is-the-ganges-river-important.html
Two rivers that are major lifelines to the Indian subcontinent provide sustenance for hundreds of millions of people. Born not too far apart in the glacial areas of the world’s highest mountain ranges, they each flow majestically more than 1,500 miles [2,400 km], mainly through two countries. They empty into two different seas. Each river was the cradle of an ancient civilization. Each saw the birth of a major religion. Each is appreciated by man for its gifts, and one is worshiped, even today. Their names? The Indus and the Ganges, the latter known here in India as the Ganga.
The Ganges River is a 1569 mile long river flowing across India and Bangladesh into the Bay of Bengal. The Ganges River begins in the Himalayas' Gangotri Glacier and by the time it reaches its mouth it is the world's third largest river by discharge. In Hinduism the Ganges River is the most sacred river, and is worshipped as the Goddess Ganga. The Ganges River drains an area of 416,990 square miles, and by 2007 it was the 5th most polluted river in the world. This pollution is greatly attributed to industrial and human waste, which is not only dangerous to the humans who consume it as drinking water, but to the survival of many species that live in its water. Kyiv Ukrain http://www.softschools.com/facts/rivers/ganges_river_facts/2128/
Originating in ancient India, yoga holds a significance in Indian culture due to its spiritual importance which leads to a state of peace. There are various different types of yoga, with Hatha being the version that has dominated mainstream yoga cultures. Yoga schools and centers hold classes for students of all abilities as well as offering diploma courses, and many of these esteemed schools can be found in Vanasai. Around the Ganges River, there are also yoga retreats for visitors to stay beside the river and connect with its spiritual power. Rishikesh is nicknamed the capital of yoga and was especially celebrated when The Beatles stayed at an ashram during the 1960s. It has endless options for ashrams, yoga and meditation, and the town of Haridwar is a good alternative destination, attracting natives as opposed to swarms of tourists.
The birth of Ganges The Late Harappan period, about 1900–1300 BCE, saw the spread of Harappan settlement eastward from the Indus River basin to the Ganges-Yamuna doab, although none crossed the Ganges to settle its eastern bank. The disintegration of the Harappan civilisation, in the early 2nd millennium BC, marks the point when the centre of Indian civilisation shifted from the Indus basin to the Ganges basin. There may be links between the Late Harappan settlement of the Ganges basin and the archaeological culture known as "Cemetery H", the Indo-Aryan people, and the Vedic period. This river is the longest in India. During the early Vedic Age of the Rigveda, the Indus and the Sarasvati River were the major sacred rivers, not the Ganges. But the later three Vedas gave much more importance to the Ganges.The Gangetic Plain became the centre of successive powerful states, from the Maurya Empire to the Mughal Empire. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ganges
Ganges River, Hindi Ganga, great river of the plains of the northern Indian subcontinent. Although officially as well as popularly called the Ganga in Hindi and in other Indian languages, internationally it is known by its conventional name, the Ganges. From time immemorial it has been the holy river of Hinduism. For most of its course it is a wide and sluggish stream, flowing through one of the most fertile and densely populated regions in the world. Despite its importance, its length of 1,560 miles (2,510 km) is relatively short compared with the other great rivers of Asia or of the world.
Rising in the Himalayas and emptying into the Bay of Bengal, it drains one-fourth of the territory of India, and its basin supports hundreds of millions of people. The greater part of the Indo-Gangetic Plain, across which it flows, is the heartland of the region known as Hindustan and has been the cradle of successive civilizations from the Mauryan empire of Ashoka in the 3rd century BCE to the Mughal Empire, founded in the 16th century.
For most of its course the Ganges flows through Indian territory, although its large delta in the Bengal area, which it shares with the Brahmaputra River, lies mostly in Bangladesh. The general direction of the river’s flow is from northwest to southeast. At its delta the flow is generally southward.
The Ganges (2,525 km – 1,570 miles long) is the most sacred river in Hindu tradition. The most important rivers which flow into the Ganges are – Gomti, Ramganga, Gandaki, Ghaghara, Koshi, Burhi Gandak, Tamsa, Mahananda, Son, Yamuna, and Punpun. Geographists, mythologists, and historians regard this remarkable river as the heart of Indian culture, tradition, and living. Furthermore, it is a lifeline to millions of Indians who live along its course and depend on it for their daily needs. In many Hindu rituals (from birth to death) much reverence is given to Ganga water.
In 1896, a British bacteriologist Ernest Hanbury Hankin tested the bacterium Vibrio Cholerae that causes the deadly disease cholera, and found that this bacterium died within three hours when put into the waters of Ganga. The same bacteria continued to thrive in distilled water even after 48 hours. An unknown substance in Ganga acts on organic materials and bacteria and kills them. But still, experts estimate that more than 3000 million liters of untreated sewage are pumped into the river daily.
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Ganga water is given to the sick, as it is believed to cure all illnesses. Ganga water is sprinkled as a benediction of peace. Ganga water is used to cleanse and purify any place, person or object, as it has the power to purify anything. In fact, it is believed that when mixed with normal water, even the smallest drop of water from Ganga has the ability to turn the normal water holy and give it healing powers. Ganga plays a very important role during the death of a Hindu. As her water is believed to free one’s soul from all past sins and karma, Hindu pilgrims will travel long distances to immerse the ashes of their loved ones in her waters to allow the deceased to move on, peacefully and smoothly, from this world. If someone is dying, Ganga water is given to them to drink, and many pilgrims will actually travel to die along her banks. Hindus revere Ganga not just for her ability to free them from their karma, but also for the lessons that she teaches. No matter what obstacle or obstruction attempts to block her path, the river Ganga keeps flowing. Her waters are for everyone, not just one group or selection of people, and she abundantly provides for all.
The birth of Ganges The Late Harappan period, about 1900–1300 BCE, saw the spread of Harappan settlement eastward from the Indus River basin to the Ganges-Yamuna doab, although none crossed the Ganges to settle its eastern bank. The disintegration of the Harappan civilisation, in the early 2nd millennium BC, marks the point when the centre of Indian civilisation shifted from the Indus basin to the Ganges basin. There may be links between the Late Harappan settlement of the Ganges basin and the archaeological culture known as "Cemetery H", the Indo-Aryan people, and the Vedic period. This river is the longest in India. During the early Vedic Age of the Rigveda, the Indus and the Sarasvati River were the major sacred rivers, not the Ganges. But the later three Vedas gave much more importance to the Ganges.The Gangetic Plain became the centre of successive powerful states, from the Maurya Empire to the Mughal Empire. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ganges Dubyk Andriy
The major polluting industries on the Ganges are the leather industries, especially near Kanpur, which use large amounts of chromium and other chemicals, and much of it finds its way into the meagre flow of the Ganga.
However, industry is not the only source of pollution. The sheer volume of waste — estimated at nearly 1 billion litres per day, of mostly untreated raw sewage — is a significant factor. Also, inadequate cremation procedures contributes to a large number of partially burnt or unburnt corpses floating down the Ganga, in addition to livestock corpses.https://wwf.panda.org/our_work/water/rivers/ganga/ Kalchenko Valeriia Ukrain, Kiev
River Ganges – Historical, cultural and socioeconomic attributes The River Ganges (also referred to as Ganga) is a symbol of faith, hope, culture and sanity, as well as a source of livelihood for millions since time immemorial. https://pubag.nal.usda.gov/catalog/5678981 Mariia Batih
The Ganges is a trans-boundary river of the Indian subcontinent which flows through the nations of India and Bangladesh. The 2,525 km (1,569 mi) river rises in the western Himalayas in the Indian state of Uttarakhand, and flows south and east through the Gangetic Plain of North India. After entering West Bengal, it divides into two rivers: the Hooghly River and the Padma River. The Hooghly, or Adi Ganga, flows through several districts of West Bengal and into the Bay of Bengal near Sagar Island. The other, the Padma, also flows into and through Bangladesh, and also empties into the Bay of Bengal.
"The Ganga, especially, is the river of India, beloved of her people, round which are intertwined her memories, her hopes and fears, her songs of triumph, her victories and her defeats. She has been a symbol of India's age-long culture and civilization, ever changing, ever flowing, and yet ever the same Ganga." ~ 'Discovery of India' by Jawaharlal Nehru, First Prime Minister of India
India is a land of many rivers, one such being the river Ganges. River Ganges or Ganga, as the river is popularly known in India by its Hindu name, is considered a sacred river by the people of India. Being the greatest waterways in India, it is also one of the longest rivers in the world. There are many legends and myths in Hindu mythology associated with the river Ganges. The Ganga was considered to be a goddess in ancient texts of the Vedas and Puranas. The Ramayana and Mahabharata tell stories about the descent of the Ganga in different ways. It is believed that Ganga descended from the heaven and is invoked in the religious books for graces to be bestowed. There are many versions about the descent of the Ganga, that is narrated as a tradition. https://vacayholics.com/ganges-river-facts Ira Kolisnichenko, 9-V, Kyiv, Ukraine
The River Ganges (also referred to as Ganga) is a symbol of faith, hope, culture and sanity, as well as a source of livelihood for millions since time immemorial. She is the centre of social and religious tradition in the Indian sub-continent and particularly sacred in Hinduism. The very special faith and respect for the River Ganges in India are as old as Indian culture itself. These are amply reflected in such ancient Indian scriptures as: Vedas, Puranas, Mahabharata, Ramayana and several others. In fact, respect for Ganga is a part of Indian identity and the very symbol of Indian culture. The history of Ganga in nurturing culture and civilizations is appreciated through fostering native culture in its basin, shifting of the Indus-Sarasvati basin civilization into its fold, and promoting integration of cultures to develop Indian civilization. The Ganges alone drains an area of over a million square kilometers. Its extensive basin accounts for one-fourth of India's water resources and is home to more than 407 million Indians, or some one-third of India's population. The Ganges basin, with its fertile soil, is a significant contributor to the agricultural economies of both India and Bangladesh. The Ganges and its tributaries provide a perennial source of irrigation to a large area, in addition to recharging the groundwater table all along their course. By supporting agriculture, animal husbandry and fisheries, tourism, river-based trade and transport, the river contributes significantly to the livelihood, food and nutritional security of about one-third of Indian and two-thirds of the Bangladeshi population. Kyiv, Ukraine 9-G
The Ganges River is a 1569 mile long river flowing across India and Bangladesh into the Bay of Bengal. The Ganges River begins in the Himalayas' Gangotri Glacier and by the time it reaches its mouth it is the world's third largest river by discharge. In Hinduism the Ganges River is the most sacred river, and is worshipped as the Goddess Ganga. The Ganges River drains an area of 416,990 square miles, and by 2007 it was the 5th most polluted river in the world. This pollution is greatly attributed to industrial and human waste, which is not only dangerous to the humans who consume it as drinking water, but to the survival of many species that live in its water.
During the history of the existence of the Ganges and its influx, the channels repeatedly changed. The fullness of the Ganges is due to a large amount of precipitation, especially on the slopes of the Himalayas, where the Ganges drains and its largest influx. The highest level of water in the river rises in May, when melting glaciers in the Himalayas, and in the summer, when the time of monsoon rains comes. Artur Luesin 9-B Kiev,Ukraine
The impact of Ganga on Hindus and their cultural beliefs are gigantic. Stream Ganga involves one of a kind place in the hearts of a huge number of Indians whose confidence is personally joined with her. Ceremonies from conception to death happen up and down the streaming waterway and the conversion in quest for salvation.
The absolute most vital Hindu celebrations and religious gathering (love) are commended on the banks of the River Ganges, for example, the Kumbh Mela, at regular intervals at Allahabad and Haridwar.
The birth of Ganges The Late Harappan period, about 1900–1300 BCE, saw the spread of Harappan settlement eastward from the Indus River basin to the Ganges-Yamuna doab, although none crossed the Ganges to settle its eastern bank. The disintegration of the Harappan civilisation, in the early 2nd millennium BC, marks the point when the centre of Indian civilisation shifted from the Indus basin to the Ganges basin. There may be links between the Late Harappan settlement of the Ganges basin and the archaeological culture known as "Cemetery H", the Indo-Aryan people, and the Vedic period. This river is the longest in India. During the early Vedic Age of the Rigveda, the Indus and the Sarasvati River were the major sacred rivers, not the Ganges. But the later three Vedas gave much more importance to the Ganges.The Gangetic Plain became the centre of successive powerful states, from the Maurya Empire to the Mughal Empire. Link: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ganges
Artur Buryi. Kyiv, Ukraine. Hindu people believe the river to be sacred and holy, and many make the pilgrimage to the city of Varanasi to wash away their sins in the water. Being of such importance, millions of people visit the Ganges, making it a powerful hub of religious activity, culture and history.
THE GANGES Ganges River, Hindi Ganga, great river of the plains of the northern Indian subcontinent. Although officially as well as popularly called the Ganga in Hindi and in other Indian languages, internationally it is known by its conventional name, the Ganges. From time immemorial it has been the holy river of Hinduism. For most of its course it is a wide and sluggish stream, flowing through one of the most fertile and densely populated regions in the world. Despite its importance, its length of 1,560 miles (2,510 km) is relatively short compared with the other great rivers of Asia or of the world.
The River Ganges (also referred to as Ganga) is a symbol of faith, hope, culture and sanity, as well as a source of livelihood for millions since time immemorial. She is the centre of social and religious tradition in the Indian sub-continent and particularly sacred in Hinduism. The very special faith and respect for the River Ganges in India are as old as Indian culture itself. https://www.britannica.com/place/Ganges-River https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/abs/10.1080/14634988.2017.1304129 VALERIIA SHELIUK,9-G KYIV,UKRAINE
In Hindu beliefs, the Ganges River came to earth from the heavens, where it flowed through sacred lands until an Indian king, Bhagiratha pleaded with Lord Brahma, a powerful god, to bring the river to earth. However, the river was too powerful and would destroy the world if it flowed here, so King Bhagiratha begged Lord Shiva, a strong and mighty god, to help contain the river's force so it may flow on earth. Shiva captured the rushing water and used his hair to slow the river's force, helping to guide it gently down to earth.To Hindus, the Ganges River remains the most sacred body of water in the world with sacred pilgrimage sites and cities along its banks. Many of the stories from Hindu scripture occurred along the river and more than once, Hindu gods drank from it. The river itself is also the embodiment of the goddess Ganga, daughter of Himalaya, the mountain god. https://study.com/academy/lesson/why-is-the-ganges-river-important.html
The River Ganges (also referred to as Ganga) is a symbol of faith, hope, culture and sanity, as well as a source of livelihood for millions since time immemorial. She is the centre of social and religious tradition in the Indian sub-continent and particularly sacred in Hinduism. The very special faith and respect for the River Ganges in India are as old as Indian culture itself. These are amply reflected in such ancient Indian scriptures as: Vedas, Puranas, Mahabharata, Ramayana and several others. In fact, respect for Ganga is a part of Indian identity and the very symbol of Indian culture. The history of Ganga in nurturing culture and civilizations is appreciated through fostering native culture in its basin, shifting of the Indus-Sarasvati basin civilization into its fold, and promoting integration of cultures to develop Indian civilization. The Ganges alone drains an area of over a million square kilometers. Its extensive basin accounts for one-fourth of India's water resources and is home to more than 407 million Indians, or some one-third of India's population. The Ganges basin, with its fertile soil, is a significant contributor to the agricultural economies of both India and Bangladesh. The Ganges and its tributaries provide a perennial source of irrigation to a large area, in addition to recharging the groundwater table all along their course. By supporting agriculture, animal husbandry and fisheries, tourism, river-based trade and transport, the river contributes significantly to the livelihood, food and nutritional security of about one-third of Indian and two-thirds of the Bangladeshi population. This article attempts to present a macro view of the Ganges and provide a broader context encompassing its historical, spiritual, cultural and socioeconomic attributes and considerations which often remain untouched in scientific papers. https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/abs/10.1080/14634988.2017.1304129
9-V Pollution of the Ganges (or Ganga), the largest river in India, poses significant threats to human health and the larger environment.[1] Severely polluted with human waste and industrial contaminants, the river provides water to about 40% of India's population across 11 states,[2] serving an estimated population of 500 million people or more, more than any other river in the world.[3][4]
Today, the Ganges is considered to be the sixth-most polluted river in the world.[5][6] Raghubir Singh, an Indian photographer, has noted that no one in India spoke of the Ganges as polluted until the late 1970s. However, pollution has been an old and continuous process in the river as by the time people were finally speaking of the Ganges as polluted, stretches of over six hundred kilometres were essentially ecologically dead zones.[7] Ukraine
Anna Chepurna, Ukraine For thousands of years Ganga has been pivotal in the economic, social and religious life of people. It is considered a central part of Indian tradition, life and culture. Sarasvati and Indus River were the main rivers of the Indian subcontinent during the early Vedic Age, but numerous references of Ganga have been found in the later Vedic period. It is believed that European traveller Megasthenes was the first one to mention the Ganges. In 1651, ‘Fontana dei Quattro Fiumi,’ a fountain of four rivers was designed and built in Rome by Gian Lorenzo Bernini. It was an art-work that represented world’s four great rivers and Ganges was a part of it. https://learn.culturalindia.net/river-ganga.html
The River Ganges (also referred to as Ganga) is a symbol of faith, hope, culture and sanity, as well as a source of livelihood for millions since time immemorial. She is the centre of social and religious tradition in the Indian sub-continent and particularly sacred in Hinduism. The very special faith and respect for the River Ganges in India are as old as Indian culture itself. These are amply reflected in such ancient Indian scriptures as: Vedas, Puranas, Mahabharata, Ramayana and several others. In fact, respect for Ganga is a part of Indian identity and the very symbol of Indian culture. The history of Ganga in nurturing culture and civilizations is appreciated through fostering native culture in its basin, shifting of the Indus-Sarasvati basin civilization into its fold, and promoting integration of cultures to develop Indian civilization. The Ganges alone drains an area of over a million square kilometers. Its extensive basin accounts for one-fourth of India's water resources and is home to more than 407 million Indians, or some one-third of India's population. 9-B https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/abs/10.1080/14634988.2017.1304129
Since the dawn of history, The Ganges has held the country’s heart captive and drawn countless millions to her banks. The Ganges or Ganga is the longest river in India, and one of the most sacred rivers for the Hindus. It is also the third largest river across the globe by discharge. The Ganges is a 2,525 km trans-boundary river of Asia that rises in the western Himalayas and flows through India and Bangladesh. The reason for the pollution of rivers, oceans, and, in principle, of waters is: wastewater, garbage, plastic, and people who do not think about the consequences. Remember! What would our planet become cleaner, you need to start with yourself! Stop littering! Do not buy plastic goods! Sort the trash!And then our planet will become cleaner and cleaner!
Evolution of the Gang The evolution or emergence of the River Ganga also plays a crucial in understanding the importance of its cultural and spiritual heritage in India. There are several stories related to the birth as well as life of Goddess Ganga. With a significant intention to bring an end to his unrighteous deeds, the Vamana cautiously asked Bali to render him three distinctive steps of the land which was subsequently agreed by Bali. Among all the most prominent and effective story relating to the evolution of Goddess Ganga is of dwarf Vamana who is considered to be the fifth significant embodiment of holy Lord Vishnu. According to the story, there exists an arrogant and prideful king named Bali. With a significant intention to bring an end to his unrighteous deeds, the Vamana cautiously asked Bali to render him three distinctive steps of the land which was subsequently agreed by Bali.Thereafter, Vamana occupied his extremely powerful cosmic form placing his one foot in heaven, another on earth and one of the head of Bali. When lord Vishnu placed his step into the heaven, the Goddess Ganga was born through the water flowing from Kamandalu of Lord Brahma while washing the feet of lord Vishnu. Mythology of the Ganges There significantly lies a distinctive history and myth behind the existence of the River Ganga in India. The distinctive legend or myth which is significantly associated with this sacred river is related to its existence in Heaven. According to the legend, there was a renowned king named Bhagiratha, whose ancestors were consequently cursed by the Oracle. He was the significant descendant of King Sagara whose 60000 sons were burned to ashes by Kapila. Due to their death in underworld, no consequent rituals were performed on their death which further resulted in their souls wandering as ghosts. In order to seek effective salvation for all his ancestors he performed various meditation and atonement to compel Goddess Ganga for coming on the earth. It is also believed that Goddess came down on the Earth from the Jata or hair lock of the mighty lord Shiva to create a pure, divine and fertile earth which is free from all types of human sins. This story does not cover a detailed description of how the River Ganga came down to the beautiful earth to make it a divine place for living. However, it effectively forms a significant basis for the fact that River Ganga is a crucial purifier of the Sins.
For me Ganga is not a river, ITS A FAITH, PRAYER , TRUST, BELIEF AND RELIGION that people follow. I belong to Allahabad , also called PARYAG or SANGAM, where the three rivers, The Ganga, The Yamuna and The HIDDEN Saraswati is supposed to meet . Since my childhood I have lived with the importance of river Ganga as a member of my family. I remember, how every morning my parents used to take bath in river ganga and do the pryer over there. Often my relatives and people from distant places, also used to come to my place and stay for few daysto enjoye the holy bathing in Ganges. How can I forget the KUMBH MELA which happen in every twelve years. The most notable ritual regarding the water of the Ganges, and a primary reason for pilgrims to travel to the river, is the opportunity to ritually bathe in its waters.Anyone can ritually bathe in the waters, especially during the festival of Makar Sankranti, the most auspicious occasion to undergo the purification.Taking a dip in holy Ganges has a scientific back up as well as it has anti bacterial property as well . Believe me its holy in real sense . Pls don’t pollute it.its life in real sense.
Varanasi Ganges, dawn, a luminous haze over the water. The bathing ghats are busy with the faithful. (But India is inconceivable without faith.) The robed bathers, raising river water to the sun, pouring it back to mother Ganges, are they worshipping the sun or the river? For them *** is everywhere and everything. Water, sun, the river and the twinkling lamps floating on it are part of one consciousness.
The burning ghats too (such quantities of wood stacked ready) are beginning their day. The funeral party approaching in respectful haste have a job to do. They build their pile, move the body to the wood, start the fire. I watch, but not for long. This moment, so intimate, so public, reminds me I am an intruder here. The ashes will return to Ganga unwitnessed by me.
Away from the river, the vendors of tea do their trade among the stalls. Monkeys, cheerfully pilfering, are chased away half-heartedly, for they are Hanuman’s representatives, and they, with the sacred, garbage-clearing cows, are part of the one consciousness. In this land all are “the faithful”, everything is ***’s creation. In this poverty is richness
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Hindu people believe the river to be sacred and holy, and many make the pilgrimage to the city of Varanasi to wash away their sins in the water. Being of such importance, millions of people visit the Ganges, making it a powerful hub of religious Kyiv, Ukraineactivity, culture and history.
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The River Ganges (also referred to as Ganga) is a symbol of faith, hope, culture and sanity, as well as a source of livelihood for millions since time immemorial. She is the centre of social and religious tradition in the Indian sub-continent and particularly sacred in Hinduism. The very special faith and respect for the River Ganges in India are as old as Indian culture itself. These are amply reflected in such ancient Indian scriptures as: Vedas, Puranas, Mahabharata, Ramayana and several others. In fact, respect for Ganga is a part of Indian identity and the very symbol of Indian culture.
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Two rivers that are major lifelines to the Indian subcontinent provide sustenance for hundreds of millions of people. Born not too far apart in the glacial areas of the world’s highest mountain ranges, they each flow majestically more than 1,500 miles [2,400 km], mainly through two countries. They empty into two different seas. Each river was the cradle of an ancient civilization. Each saw the birth of a major religion. Each is appreciated by man for its gifts, and one is worshiped, even today. Their names? The Indus and the Ganges, the latter known here in India as the Ganga.
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The Ganges River is a 1569 mile long river flowing across India and Bangladesh into the Bay of Bengal. The Ganges River begins in the Himalayas' Gangotri Glacier and by the time it reaches its mouth it is the world's third largest river by discharge. In Hinduism the Ganges River is the most sacred river, and is worshipped as the Goddess Ganga. The Ganges River drains an area of 416,990 square miles, and by 2007 it was the 5th most polluted river in the world. This pollution is greatly attributed to industrial and human waste, which is not only dangerous to the humans who consume it as drinking water, but to the survival of many species that live in its water.
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Originating in ancient India, yoga holds a significance in Indian culture due to its spiritual importance which leads to a state of peace. There are various different types of yoga, with Hatha being the version that has dominated mainstream yoga cultures. Yoga schools and centers hold classes for students of all abilities as well as offering diploma courses, and many of these esteemed schools can be found in Vanasai. Around the Ganges River, there are also yoga retreats for visitors to stay beside the river and connect with its spiritual power. Rishikesh is nicknamed the capital of yoga and was especially celebrated when The Beatles stayed at an ashram during the 1960s. It has endless options for ashrams, yoga and meditation, and the town of Haridwar is a good alternative destination, attracting natives as opposed to swarms of tourists.
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The Late Harappan period, about 1900–1300 BCE, saw the spread of Harappan settlement eastward from the Indus River basin to the Ganges-Yamuna doab, although none crossed the Ganges to settle its eastern bank. The disintegration of the Harappan civilisation, in the early 2nd millennium BC, marks the point when the centre of Indian civilisation shifted from the Indus basin to the Ganges basin. There may be links between the Late Harappan settlement of the Ganges basin and the archaeological culture known as "Cemetery H", the Indo-Aryan people, and the Vedic period.
This river is the longest in India. During the early Vedic Age of the Rigveda, the Indus and the Sarasvati River were the major sacred rivers, not the Ganges. But the later three Vedas gave much more importance to the Ganges.The Gangetic Plain became the centre of successive powerful states, from the Maurya Empire to the Mughal Empire.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ganges
Ganges River, Hindi Ganga, great river of the plains of the northern Indian subcontinent. Although officially as well as popularly called the Ganga in Hindi and in other Indian languages, internationally it is known by its conventional name, the Ganges. From time immemorial it has been the holy river of Hinduism. For most of its course it is a wide and sluggish stream, flowing through one of the most fertile and densely populated regions in the world. Despite its importance, its length of 1,560 miles (2,510 km) is relatively short compared with the other great rivers of Asia or of the world.
ReplyDeleteRising in the Himalayas and emptying into the Bay of Bengal, it drains one-fourth of the territory of India, and its basin supports hundreds of millions of people. The greater part of the Indo-Gangetic Plain, across which it flows, is the heartland of the region known as Hindustan and has been the cradle of successive civilizations from the Mauryan empire of Ashoka in the 3rd century BCE to the Mughal Empire, founded in the 16th century.
For most of its course the Ganges flows through Indian territory, although its large delta in the Bengal area, which it shares with the Brahmaputra River, lies mostly in Bangladesh. The general direction of the river’s flow is from northwest to southeast. At its delta the flow is generally southward.
Katya Tarasenko 9-a
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The Ganges (2,525 km – 1,570 miles long) is the most sacred river in Hindu tradition. The most important rivers which flow into the Ganges are – Gomti, Ramganga, Gandaki, Ghaghara, Koshi, Burhi Gandak, Tamsa, Mahananda, Son, Yamuna, and Punpun.
ReplyDeleteGeographists, mythologists, and historians regard this remarkable river as the heart of Indian culture, tradition, and living. Furthermore, it is a lifeline to millions of Indians who live along its course and depend on it for their daily needs. In many Hindu rituals (from birth to death) much reverence is given to Ganga water.
In 1896, a British bacteriologist Ernest Hanbury Hankin tested the bacterium Vibrio Cholerae that causes the deadly disease cholera, and found that this bacterium died within three hours when put into the waters of Ganga. The same bacteria continued to thrive in distilled water even after 48 hours. An unknown substance in Ganga acts on organic materials and bacteria and kills them. But still, experts estimate that more than 3000 million liters of untreated sewage are pumped into the river daily.
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I want to tell about river Ganges.
Ganga water is given to the sick, as it is believed to cure all illnesses. Ganga water is sprinkled as a benediction of peace. Ganga water is used to cleanse and purify any place, person or object, as it has the power to purify anything. In fact, it is believed that when mixed with normal water, even the smallest drop of water from Ganga has the ability to turn the normal water holy and give it healing powers. Ganga plays a very important role during the death of a Hindu. As her water is believed to free one’s soul from all past sins and karma, Hindu pilgrims will travel long distances to immerse the ashes of their loved ones in her waters to allow the deceased to move on, peacefully and smoothly, from this world. If someone is dying, Ganga water is given to them to drink, and many pilgrims will actually travel to die along her banks. Hindus revere Ganga not just for her ability to free them from their karma, but also for the lessons that she teaches. No matter what obstacle or obstruction attempts to block her path, the river Ganga keeps flowing. Her waters are for everyone, not just one group or selection of people, and she abundantly provides for all.
https://www.gangaaction.org/about-ganga/people/spirituality-culture/
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The birth of Ganges
ReplyDeleteThe Late Harappan period, about 1900–1300 BCE, saw the spread of Harappan settlement eastward from the Indus River basin to the Ganges-Yamuna doab, although none crossed the Ganges to settle its eastern bank. The disintegration of the Harappan civilisation, in the early 2nd millennium BC, marks the point when the centre of Indian civilisation shifted from the Indus basin to the Ganges basin. There may be links between the Late Harappan settlement of the Ganges basin and the archaeological culture known as "Cemetery H", the Indo-Aryan people, and the Vedic period.
This river is the longest in India. During the early Vedic Age of the Rigveda, the Indus and the Sarasvati River were the major sacred rivers, not the Ganges. But the later three Vedas gave much more importance to the Ganges.The Gangetic Plain became the centre of successive powerful states, from the Maurya Empire to the Mughal Empire.
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Dubyk Andriy
The major polluting industries on the Ganges are the leather industries, especially near Kanpur, which use large amounts of chromium and other chemicals, and much of it finds its way into the meagre flow of the Ganga.
ReplyDeleteHowever, industry is not the only source of pollution. The sheer volume of waste — estimated at nearly 1 billion litres per day, of mostly untreated raw sewage — is a significant factor. Also, inadequate cremation procedures contributes to a large number of partially burnt or unburnt corpses floating down the Ganga, in addition to livestock corpses.https://wwf.panda.org/our_work/water/rivers/ganga/
Kalchenko Valeriia
Ukrain, Kiev
River Ganges – Historical, cultural and socioeconomic attributes
ReplyDeleteThe River Ganges (also referred to as Ganga) is a symbol of faith, hope, culture and sanity, as well as a source of livelihood for millions since time immemorial.
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Mariia Batih
The Ganges is a trans-boundary river of the Indian subcontinent which flows through the nations of India and Bangladesh. The 2,525 km (1,569 mi) river rises in the western Himalayas in the Indian state of Uttarakhand, and flows south and east through the Gangetic Plain of North India. After entering West Bengal, it divides into two rivers: the Hooghly River and the Padma River. The Hooghly, or Adi Ganga, flows through several districts of West Bengal and into the Bay of Bengal near Sagar Island. The other, the Padma, also flows into and through Bangladesh, and also empties into the Bay of Bengal.
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Melnik Gleb
9-V
Kyiv,Ukraine
"The Ganga, especially, is the river of India, beloved of her people, round which are intertwined her memories, her hopes and fears, her songs of triumph, her victories and her defeats. She has been a symbol of India's age-long culture and civilization, ever changing, ever flowing, and yet ever the same Ganga." ~ 'Discovery of India' by Jawaharlal Nehru, First Prime Minister of India
ReplyDeleteIndia is a land of many rivers, one such being the river Ganges. River Ganges or Ganga, as the river is popularly known in India by its Hindu name, is considered a sacred river by the people of India. Being the greatest waterways in India, it is also one of the longest rivers in the world.
There are many legends and myths in Hindu mythology associated with the river Ganges. The Ganga was considered to be a goddess in ancient texts of the Vedas and Puranas. The Ramayana and Mahabharata tell stories about the descent of the Ganga in different ways. It is believed that Ganga descended from the heaven and is invoked in the religious books for graces to be bestowed. There are many versions about the descent of the Ganga, that is narrated as a tradition.
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Ira Kolisnichenko, 9-V, Kyiv, Ukraine
The River Ganges (also referred to as Ganga) is a symbol of faith, hope, culture and sanity, as well as a source of livelihood for millions since time immemorial. She is the centre of social and religious tradition in the Indian sub-continent and particularly sacred in Hinduism. The very special faith and respect for the River Ganges in India are as old as Indian culture itself. These are amply reflected in such ancient Indian scriptures as: Vedas, Puranas, Mahabharata, Ramayana and several others. In fact, respect for Ganga is a part of Indian identity and the very symbol of Indian culture. The history of Ganga in nurturing culture and civilizations is appreciated through fostering native culture in its basin, shifting of the Indus-Sarasvati basin civilization into its fold, and promoting integration of cultures to develop Indian civilization. The Ganges alone drains an area of over a million square kilometers. Its extensive basin accounts for one-fourth of India's water resources and is home to more than 407 million Indians, or some one-third of India's population. The Ganges basin, with its fertile soil, is a significant contributor to the agricultural economies of both India and Bangladesh. The Ganges and its tributaries provide a perennial source of irrigation to a large area, in addition to recharging the groundwater table all along their course. By supporting agriculture, animal husbandry and fisheries, tourism, river-based trade and transport, the river contributes significantly to the livelihood, food and nutritional security of about one-third of Indian and two-thirds of the Bangladeshi population.
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The Ganges River is a 1569 mile long river flowing across India and Bangladesh into the Bay of Bengal. The Ganges River begins in the Himalayas' Gangotri Glacier and by the time it reaches its mouth it is the world's third largest river by discharge. In Hinduism the Ganges River is the most sacred river, and is worshipped as the Goddess Ganga. The Ganges River drains an area of 416,990 square miles, and by 2007 it was the 5th most polluted river in the world. This pollution is greatly attributed to industrial and human waste, which is not only dangerous to the humans who consume it as drinking water, but to the survival of many species that live in its water.
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http://www.softschools.com/facts/rivers/ganges_river_facts/2128/
During the history of the existence of the Ganges and its influx, the channels repeatedly changed. The fullness of the Ganges is due to a large amount of precipitation, especially on the slopes of the Himalayas, where the Ganges drains and its largest influx. The highest level of water in the river rises in May, when melting glaciers in the Himalayas, and in the summer, when the time of monsoon rains comes. Artur Luesin 9-B Kiev,Ukraine
ReplyDeleteThe impact of Ganga on Hindus and their cultural beliefs are gigantic. Stream Ganga involves one of a kind place in the hearts of a huge number of Indians whose confidence is personally joined with her. Ceremonies from conception to death happen up and down the streaming waterway and the conversion in quest for salvation.
ReplyDeleteThe absolute most vital Hindu celebrations and religious gathering (love) are commended on the banks of the River Ganges, for example, the Kumbh Mela, at regular intervals at Allahabad and Haridwar.
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The birth of Ganges
ReplyDeleteThe Late Harappan period, about 1900–1300 BCE, saw the spread of Harappan settlement eastward from the Indus River basin to the Ganges-Yamuna doab, although none crossed the Ganges to settle its eastern bank. The disintegration of the Harappan civilisation, in the early 2nd millennium BC, marks the point when the centre of Indian civilisation shifted from the Indus basin to the Ganges basin. There may be links between the Late Harappan settlement of the Ganges basin and the archaeological culture known as "Cemetery H", the Indo-Aryan people, and the Vedic period.
This river is the longest in India. During the early Vedic Age of the Rigveda, the Indus and the Sarasvati River were the major sacred rivers, not the Ganges. But the later three Vedas gave much more importance to the Ganges.The Gangetic Plain became the centre of successive powerful states, from the Maurya Empire to the Mughal Empire.
Link: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ganges
Artur Buryi. Kyiv, Ukraine.
ReplyDeleteHindu people believe the river to be sacred and holy, and many make the pilgrimage to the city of Varanasi to wash away their sins in the water. Being of such importance, millions of people visit the Ganges, making it a powerful hub of religious activity, culture and history.
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ReplyDeleteGanges River, Hindi Ganga, great river of the plains of the northern Indian subcontinent. Although officially as well as popularly called the Ganga in Hindi and in other Indian languages, internationally it is known by its conventional name, the Ganges. From time immemorial it has been the holy river of Hinduism. For most of its course it is a wide and sluggish stream, flowing through one of the most fertile and densely populated regions in the world. Despite its importance, its length of 1,560 miles (2,510 km) is relatively short compared with the other great rivers of Asia or of the world.
The River Ganges (also referred to as Ganga) is a symbol of faith, hope, culture and sanity, as well as a source of livelihood for millions since time immemorial. She is the centre of social and religious tradition in the Indian sub-continent and particularly sacred in Hinduism. The very special faith and respect for the River Ganges in India are as old as Indian culture itself.
https://www.britannica.com/place/Ganges-River
https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/abs/10.1080/14634988.2017.1304129
VALERIIA SHELIUK,9-G
KYIV,UKRAINE
In Hindu beliefs, the Ganges River came to earth from the heavens, where it flowed through sacred lands until an Indian king, Bhagiratha pleaded with Lord Brahma, a powerful god, to bring the river to earth. However, the river was too powerful and would destroy the world if it flowed here, so King Bhagiratha begged Lord Shiva, a strong and mighty god, to help contain the river's force so it may flow on earth. Shiva captured the rushing water and used his hair to slow the river's force, helping to guide it gently down to earth.To Hindus, the Ganges River remains the most sacred body of water in the world with sacred pilgrimage sites and cities along its banks. Many of the stories from Hindu scripture occurred along the river and more than once, Hindu gods drank from it. The river itself is also the embodiment of the goddess Ganga, daughter of Himalaya, the mountain god.
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ReplyDeleteThe River Ganges (also referred to as Ganga) is a symbol of faith, hope, culture and sanity, as well as a source of livelihood for millions since time immemorial. She is the centre of social and religious tradition in the Indian sub-continent and particularly sacred in Hinduism. The very special faith and respect for the River Ganges in India are as old as Indian culture itself. These are amply reflected in such ancient Indian scriptures as: Vedas, Puranas, Mahabharata, Ramayana and several others. In fact, respect for Ganga is a part of Indian identity and the very symbol of Indian culture. The history of Ganga in nurturing culture and civilizations is appreciated through fostering native culture in its basin, shifting of the Indus-Sarasvati basin civilization into its fold, and promoting integration of cultures to develop Indian civilization. The Ganges alone drains an area of over a million square kilometers. Its extensive basin accounts for one-fourth of India's water resources and is home to more than 407 million Indians, or some one-third of India's population. The Ganges basin, with its fertile soil, is a significant contributor to the agricultural economies of both India and Bangladesh. The Ganges and its tributaries provide a perennial source of irrigation to a large area, in addition to recharging the groundwater table all along their course. By supporting agriculture, animal husbandry and fisheries, tourism, river-based trade and transport, the river contributes significantly to the livelihood, food and nutritional security of about one-third of Indian and two-thirds of the Bangladeshi population. This article attempts to present a macro view of the Ganges and provide a broader context encompassing its historical, spiritual, cultural and socioeconomic attributes and considerations which often remain untouched in scientific papers. https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/abs/10.1080/14634988.2017.1304129
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ReplyDeletePollution of the Ganges (or Ganga), the largest river in India, poses significant threats to human health and the larger environment.[1] Severely polluted with human waste and industrial contaminants, the river provides water to about 40% of India's population across 11 states,[2] serving an estimated population of 500 million people or more, more than any other river in the world.[3][4]
Today, the Ganges is considered to be the sixth-most polluted river in the world.[5][6] Raghubir Singh, an Indian photographer, has noted that no one in India spoke of the Ganges as polluted until the late 1970s. However, pollution has been an old and continuous process in the river as by the time people were finally speaking of the Ganges as polluted, stretches of over six hundred kilometres were essentially ecologically dead zones.[7]
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Anna Chepurna, Ukraine
ReplyDeleteFor thousands of years Ganga has been pivotal in the economic, social and religious life of people. It is considered a central part of Indian tradition, life and culture. Sarasvati and Indus River were the main rivers of the Indian subcontinent during the early Vedic Age, but numerous references of Ganga have been found in the later Vedic period. It is believed that European traveller Megasthenes was the first one to mention the Ganges. In 1651, ‘Fontana dei Quattro Fiumi,’ a fountain of four rivers was designed and built in Rome by Gian Lorenzo Bernini. It was an art-work that represented world’s four great rivers and Ganges was a part of it.
https://learn.culturalindia.net/river-ganga.html
The River Ganges (also referred to as Ganga) is a symbol of faith, hope, culture and sanity, as well as a source of livelihood for millions since time immemorial. She is the centre of social and religious tradition in the Indian sub-continent and particularly sacred in Hinduism. The very special faith and respect for the River Ganges in India are as old as Indian culture itself. These are amply reflected in such ancient Indian scriptures as: Vedas, Puranas, Mahabharata, Ramayana and several others. In fact, respect for Ganga is a part of Indian identity and the very symbol of Indian culture. The history of Ganga in nurturing culture and civilizations is appreciated through fostering native culture in its basin, shifting of the Indus-Sarasvati basin civilization into its fold, and promoting integration of cultures to develop Indian civilization. The Ganges alone drains an area of over a million square kilometers. Its extensive basin accounts for one-fourth of India's water resources and is home to more than 407 million Indians, or some one-third of India's population.
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https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/abs/10.1080/14634988.2017.1304129
Since the dawn of history, The Ganges has held the country’s heart captive and drawn countless millions to her banks. The Ganges or Ganga is the longest river in India, and one of the most sacred rivers for the Hindus. It is also the third largest river across the globe by discharge. The Ganges is a 2,525 km trans-boundary river of Asia that rises in the western Himalayas and flows through India and Bangladesh.
ReplyDeleteThe reason for the pollution of rivers, oceans, and, in principle, of waters is: wastewater, garbage, plastic, and people who do not think about the consequences.
Remember!
What would our planet become cleaner, you need to start with yourself! Stop littering! Do not buy plastic goods! Sort the trash!And then our planet will become cleaner and cleaner!
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Gleb Melnik
Kyiv.Ukraine.
9-V
Evolution of the Gang
ReplyDeleteThe evolution or emergence of the River Ganga also plays a crucial in understanding the importance of its cultural and spiritual heritage in India. There are several stories related to the birth as well as life of Goddess Ganga.
With a significant intention to bring an end to his unrighteous deeds, the Vamana cautiously asked Bali to render him three distinctive steps of the land which was subsequently agreed by Bali.
Among all the most prominent and effective story relating to the evolution of Goddess Ganga is of dwarf Vamana who is considered to be the fifth significant embodiment of holy Lord Vishnu. According to the story, there exists an arrogant and prideful king named Bali.
With a significant intention to bring an end to his unrighteous deeds, the Vamana cautiously asked Bali to render him three distinctive steps of the land which was subsequently agreed by Bali.Thereafter, Vamana occupied his extremely powerful cosmic form placing his one foot in heaven, another on earth and one of the head of Bali. When lord Vishnu placed his step into the heaven, the Goddess Ganga was born through the water flowing from Kamandalu of Lord Brahma while washing the feet of lord Vishnu.
Mythology of the Ganges
There significantly lies a distinctive history and myth behind the existence of the River Ganga in India. The distinctive legend or myth which is significantly associated with this sacred river is related to its existence in Heaven. According to the legend, there was a renowned king named Bhagiratha, whose ancestors were consequently cursed by the Oracle.
He was the significant descendant of King Sagara whose 60000 sons were burned to ashes by Kapila. Due to their death in underworld, no consequent rituals were performed on their death which further resulted in their souls wandering as ghosts. In order to seek effective salvation for all his ancestors he performed various meditation and atonement to compel Goddess Ganga for coming on the earth.
It is also believed that Goddess came down on the Earth from the Jata or hair lock of the mighty lord Shiva to create a pure, divine and fertile earth which is free from all types of human sins. This story does not cover a detailed description of how the River Ganga came down to the beautiful earth to make it a divine place for living. However, it effectively forms a significant basis for the fact that River Ganga is a crucial purifier of the Sins.
http://www.gangesriver.in/the-cultural-and-spiritual-heritage-of-the-holy-river-ganges-ganga/
Amdriy Rachenko
Ukraine.Kyiv.
9-V
For me Ganga is not a river, ITS A FAITH, PRAYER , TRUST, BELIEF AND RELIGION that people follow. I belong to Allahabad , also called PARYAG or SANGAM, where the three rivers, The Ganga, The Yamuna and The HIDDEN Saraswati is supposed to meet . Since my childhood I have lived with the importance of river Ganga as a member of my family. I remember, how every morning my parents used to take bath in river ganga and do the pryer over there. Often my relatives and people from distant places, also used to come to my place and stay for few daysto enjoye the holy bathing in Ganges. How can I forget the KUMBH MELA which happen in every twelve years. The most notable ritual regarding the water of the Ganges, and a primary reason for pilgrims to travel to the river, is the opportunity to ritually bathe in its waters.Anyone can ritually bathe in the waters, especially during the festival of Makar Sankranti, the most auspicious occasion to undergo the purification.Taking a dip in holy Ganges has a scientific back up as well as it has anti bacterial property as well .
ReplyDeleteBelieve me its holy in real sense . Pls don’t pollute it.its life in real sense.
Varanasi
ReplyDeleteGanges, dawn, a luminous haze
over the water. The bathing ghats
are busy with the faithful. (But India
is inconceivable without faith.)
The robed bathers, raising river water
to the sun, pouring it back
to mother Ganges, are they worshipping
the sun or the river?
For them *** is everywhere
and everything. Water, sun,
the river and the twinkling lamps floating on it
are part of one consciousness.
The burning ghats too (such quantities of wood
stacked ready) are beginning their day.
The funeral party approaching in respectful haste
have a job to do. They build their pile,
move the body to the wood,
start the fire. I watch, but not for long.
This moment, so intimate, so public, reminds me
I am an intruder here. The ashes
will return to Ganga unwitnessed by me.
Away from the river, the vendors of tea
do their trade among the stalls. Monkeys,
cheerfully pilfering, are chased away
half-heartedly, for they are Hanuman’s representatives,
and they, with the sacred, garbage-clearing cows,
are part of the one consciousness. In this land
all are “the faithful”, everything is ***’s creation.
In this poverty is richness