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  1. Why Bathing in the Ganges is More Than Just a Ritual

    Mar 25, 2025 · Why Bathing in the Ganges is More Than Just a Ritual 1. Introduction: The Sacredness of the Ganges The Ganges River, known as ‘Ganga’ in Hindi, holds a revered place in Hindu culture …

  2. Why do the Hindus bathe in the Gange, one of the most ...

    Jul 27, 2025 · Despite his aura of sacredness The Ganges Today is also one of the most polluted rivers in the world. In its waters they come together industrial waste, sewage drains remains animals and …

  3. Sacred Journeys - PBS

    A four-hour drive brings pilgrims to the holy city of Allahabad where they will partake in the bathing ritual at the confluence of the Ganges and Yamuna Rivers. At the pilgrimage's peak, Allahabad ...