The Ganges is the longest river in India, measuring 2,525 kilometers (1,569 miles) in length. It flows from the Gangotri Glacier in the Uttarakhand Himalayas and empties into the Bay of Bengal. The river is considered sacred by Hindus and is an important part of religious ceremonies and rituals.
The Ganges River is one of the famous and most important rivers in India. It originates in the Gangotri Glacier in the Himalayas and empties into the Bay of Bengal. The river is revered by Hindus and is considered to be a holy site. Hindus believe that bathing in the Ganges remits sins and that the water has the power to cure diseases. Pilgrims travel to the Ganges to bathe in the river's sacred waters and to perform funeral rites. Places like Gangotri, Haridwar, Rishikesh, Varanansi are world wide famous for “Ganga Arti”. People perform various religious activities in these cities also. Along its banks are many important pilgrimage sites.
The Ganges River is also a popular tourist destination, with many visitors coming to enjoy the scenic beauty of the river and the many temples and other attractions located along its banks.
It is also a lifeline to millions of Indians who depend on it for their daily needs.
The river flows through 11 states of India, they are Uttarakhand, U.P., M.P., Rajasthan, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand, Bihar, West Bengal and Delhi.