Ganges

/ˈɡændʒɪz/ noun

Definition

The major river in India that flows through northern regions and is considered sacred in the Hindu religion.

Etymology

From Sanskrit 'Ganga,' the name given by ancient Indians to this river, with religious significance dating back thousands of years. The English plural form 'Ganges' comes from the Latin nominative singular.

Kelly Says

The Ganges River supplies water to nearly 400 million people and is so embedded in Hindu spirituality that bathing in it is believed to wash away sins—millions make pilgrimages to Varanasi to do this, making it one of the world's most sacred waterways.

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