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Ganga Goddess: The Sacred River
Overview
- Ganga is one of the seven sacred rivers in Hinduism.
- She is considered the goddess of the Ganges River.
- Her name is derived from the Sanskrit word "Ganga," meaning "river" or "stream."
Mythology
- Ganga is the daughter of the Himalayan god Bhagiratha.
- She is said to have been born after her brother Bhagiratha's wife, Satyavati, performed a ritual to bring water from the Himalayas to the earth.
- Ganga is also known as Ganga Devi, Ganga Mata, and Ganga Mai.