The Ganges (/ ˈ ɡ æ n dʒ iː z / GAN-jeez; in India: Ganga, / ˈ ɡ ʌ ŋ ɡ ɑː / GUNG-ah; in Bangladesh: Padma, / ˈ p ʌ d m ə / PUD-mə) [5] [6] [7] [8] is a trans-boundary river of Asia which flows through India and Bangladesh.

Apr 6, 2025 · Ganges River is a great river of the plains of the northern Indian subcontinent, which from time immemorial has been the holy river of Hinduism. Despite its importance, its length of 1,560 miles (2,510 km) is relatively short compared with the other great rivers of Asia or the world.

May 27, 2015 · The River Ganges, also known as the Ganga, flows 2,700 km from the Himalaya mountains to the Bay of Bengal in northern India and Bangladesh. Regarded as sacred by Hindus, the river is personified as the goddess Ganga in ancient texts and art.

Jun 14, 2018 · 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.

Jul 7, 2021 · Rising in the western Himalayas in the Indian State of Uttarakhand, the Ganges River flows for more than 2,525km across the Gangetic Plains in the northern part of India into Bangladesh, where it forms a huge delta with the Brahmaputra …

Ganges River, Hindi Ganga, River, northern India and Bangladesh. Held sacred by followers of Hinduism, it is formed from five headstreams rising in Uttaranchal state. On its 1,560-mi (2,510-km) course, it flows southeast through the Indian states of Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, and West Bengal.

The Ganges (English pronunciation: /ˈɡændʒiːz/ GAN-jeez), also called the Ganga (Sanskrit: गङ्गा, Hindi: गंगा, Urdu: گنگا; Ganga IPA: [ˈɡəŋɡaː] ( listen); Bengali: গঙ্গা Gonga), is the third largest river on the Indian subcontinent by discharge.

Jan 2, 2025 · This blog post will delve into multiple dimensions of the Ganges—its geological origins, major sources, ecological significance, mythological stories, and how it has shaped India’s civilization and cultural identity.

Mar 1, 2025 · The Ganges River, known as the Ganga in India, is not just a body of water; it is a lifeline that has nourished the Indian subcontinent for centuries. Spanning over 2,500 kilometers, it is one of the longest rivers in the world and is revered as the holiest river in Hinduism.

Apr 4, 2025 · The Ganges (Ganga) River runs through northern India and is sacred to those who follow Hinduism. More than four hundred million people in India live in the area that feeds the river, known as the Ganges River Basin.