The Ganga River is considered sacred by Hindus and is deeply significant in Indian culture and civilization. It flows southeastward for 1,550 miles from the Himalayas to the Bay of Bengal, frequently flooding during summer. However, the Ganga is also severely polluted due to waste from industries, sewage, and improper cremation practices being dumped into its waters, threatening its religious and cultural importance.

2. “The Ganga, especially, is the river of India, beloved
of her people, round which are intertwined her
memories, her hopes and fears, her songs of triumph,
her victories and her defeats. She has been a symbol
of India’s age long culture and civilization, ever
changing, ever flowing, and yet ever the same Ganga”

3. • Major river of India and Bangladesh.
• Flows southeastward from the Himalayas for 1,550
miles to the Bay of Bengal.
• Floods occur frequently during summer.

4. Hindus consider the Ganges a sacred river
Waters are believed to be holy and capable of
washing away sins.
Banks have tempted cities.
Holiest of the cities is Varanasi.

6. Major Pollution Industries:
Leather industries
Use large amounts of chemicals which then find
way into the river
Waste being dumped
Nearly 1 billion liters per day
Untreated raw sewage
Inadequate cremation procedures
Partially burnt or unburnt bodies
Livestock