Question

significance of history of ganga​

Answer 1

GANGA IS A ANCIENT AND SACRED RIVER THAT WAS SAID TO BE BROUGHT BY THE SAINT BARTHA DUE TO HIS PENANCE. IT IS ALSO USED FOR MANY RITUALS

AND MANY PUT THEIR OFFERINGS THERE DUE TO WHICH IT IS POLLUTED NOW

Answer 2

Answer:

Hi!Answer by my History Professor.

Explanation:

The River Ganga has a great spiritual and symbolic significance in Hinduism. It is undoubtedly the most sacred river of Hindus. Millions of Hindus take a dip in its water to wash away their sins. The City of Varanasi, which is situated on its banks has at least a continuous history of 2500 years. Historically, the River Ganga came into significance only during the later Vedic period, during the eastward expansion of the Vedic religion.

The Vedas extoll the River Saraswathi more than any other river. It seems when the river dried up due to climate change, people moved eastward, and the River Ganga acquired a religious significance. The river originates in the Himalayan glaciers and flows through the plains of northern India, joined by several tributaries until it finally merges into the Indian ocean.