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Detailed explanation-1: -The Ganges (Ganga) River is a sacred body of water to Hindus that begins high in the Himalaya Mountains and empties out into the Bay of Bengal.

Detailed explanation-2: -The Ganges river in India is more than 2, 500km long and has the most populated river basin in the world. Hundreds of millions of people and a huge range of wildlife rely on the river Ganges. But pollution, dams and removal of too much water (mostly for agriculture) have affected the flow and health of this vital river.

Detailed explanation-3: -The Vedas and Puranas mention the river Ganges to be the most sacred river.

Detailed explanation-4: -The river water of Ganga-Gangajaal is equated to nectar in Indian traditions due to its purity and sanctity. The ashes of the deceased are also let into this river for it is considered to be a gateway for a peaceful departure to heaven.

Detailed explanation-5: -Ganga (Sanskrit: , romanized: Gaṅgā) is the personification of the river Ganges, who is worshipped by Hindus as the goddess of purification and forgiveness.