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Through her course, the mighty River Ganga takes many forms. If she's a serene Goddess at one place; she's a ferocious face of nature at another. A life-giving force, river Ganges is the most revered river in India. With many a stories attached to her birth and flow, she is an integral part of Hindu mythology.
River Ganga is not just any ordinary river but represents the spiritual side of India. Thousands swarm her day in and day out to touch her and experience a portion of divinity. She takes a rather hoarse route to reach her beloved expanse of the Bay of Bengal in the East.
Come, let's follow and immerse ourselves in the course of the mighty Ganga as she dives down steep valleys, stirs many a souls, brings smiles on the faces of children, meets snow-sun-rain alike, facilitates technology, becomes a mode of transport to one and gives audience (or divya darshana) to millions of people everyday before she joins the magnificent Bay of Bengal.
Devprayag, the Godly Confluence
Devprayag or the "Godly confluence" is the confluence of the holy rivers Bhagirathi and Alakananda where River Ganga emerges. One can actually witness the heavenly merging of the two rivers. The sight is more than just marvellous.
Rishikesh, the Emerging Divinity
After flowing through the Himalayan Valley, River Ganga emerges at Rishikesh. The significance of this place dates back to the days of Ramayana. Lakshman, the brother of Lord Ram is said to have crossed the river here where the 'Lakshman Jhula' now stands.
Haridwar, the Door to Deliverance
Haridwar is one of the seven holy places for the Hindus. It is believed that a visit here and a dip in the Ganga has the potential to deliver you from material bondage. This also happens to be one of the places where the grand 'Kumbh Mela' is carried out.
Prayag, Reinventing Feminism.
Here's a triangular love story with no heartbreaks. Two lovers - Yamuna and Ganga declare their love in the open while Saraswati chooses to be a silent lover-warrior. A perfect cover story for a feminism magazine you think?
Spiritual India has other plans. The Kumbh Mela being the grandest. The Triveni Sangama of the rivers Yamuna, Ganga and Saraswati is considered one of the holiest places by devotees.
Varanasi, the Abode of Ascetics
The blue of the Ganga and the saffron of the Sadhus form the major part of the colours of Varanasi. A visit to this holy place will drench you in the sublime.
Pakur, the Last Sight
The river Ganga branches into its first tributary Bhagirathi-Hoogly in Pakur and then flows to Bangladesh with the name Padma. From then on it becomes Brahmaputra and empties itself in the Bay of Bengal.
