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Why is it called the Ganges River?
The name Ganges is used for the river between the confluence of the Bhagirathi and Alaknanda rivers, in the Himalayas, and the first bifurcation of the river, near the Farakka Barrage and the India-Bangladesh Border.
What is the Ganges River nickname?
the Ganga
Ganges River, Hindi Ganga, great river of the plains of the northern Indian subcontinent. Although officially as well as popularly called the Ganga in Hindi and in other Indian languages, internationally it is known by its conventional name, the Ganges.
Is the Ganges River in the Indus River Valley?
The Indus and the Ganges Rivers start in the Himalayas and then the Indus river empties into the Arabian Sea and the Ganges River empties into the Bay of Bengal.
Who is father of Ganga?
Ganga (goddess)
| Ganga | |
|---|---|
| Parents | Himavan (father) Menavati (mother) (parents in some texts) |
| Siblings | Parvati (younger sister in some texts) |
| Consort | Shantanu (according to the Mahabharata) or Shiva (according to some traditions) |
| Children | Bhishma |
How did the Indus River get its name?
Even though India gets its name from Indus river (Sindhu -> Hindu -> Indos -> India) and Rig Veda mentions it 176 times. In comparison, tributaries of Ganges in Uttaranchal state are much revered, especially when there’s a confluence (known as Sangam or Prayag) of rivers.
Where does the Ganges river flow in India?
The Ganges flows south and east from the Himalayas, forming a canyon as it leaves the mountain. It winds its way through northern India, eventually emptying into the Bay of Bengal.
What is the name of the Indus river dolphin?
The Indus river dolphin is also known as the Bhulan in local languages. The Ganges river dolphin is also known as the Susu and Shushuk in South Asia. Indus River ready for release after being rescued from a canal. Photo credit: Gill Braulik
Which is the longest river that originates in India?
It’s the longest river that originates in India and it forms the North Indian River Plain, an area that includes most of Northern and Eastern India, parts of Pakistan, Nepal and all of Bangladesh! It also flows east through the Gangetic region (which is named after the river itself) of the North Indian River Plain.