Question

From where does the two rivers rise?Where do they join and why are they sacred?

Answer 1

Answer:

The Ganges (Ganga) River runs through northern India and is sacred to those who follow Hinduism. ... When the ice of this glacier melts, it forms the clear waters of the Bhagirathi River. As the Bhagirathi River flows down the Himalayas, it joins the Alaknanda River, officially forming the Ganges River.

Answer 2

Answer:

The Ganges River is most sacred in the Hindu tradition. It is understood as the personification of the Goddess Ganga. Hindu belief holds that bathing in the river on certain occasions causes the forgiveness of transgressions and helps attain salvation.