The Ganges River, revered as the goddess Ganga, is central to Hindu culture for its purification powers. It supports millions through agriculture, industry, and transportation. Pilgrimage sites ...

The Ganges River is in bad shape. Sewage flows into the water that people use to cook, bathe, and perform burial rites. Cleanup efforts are behind schedule.

The Ganges is India’s longest river and holds great importance. It flows through several states and is sacred to many people. Tap to read more about River Ganga.

The Ganges is far more than just a river. It is religion, industry, farming and politics. It is a source of water for millions of people, and an immense septic system that endures millions of ...

For Hindus, a swim in the Ganges is a sacred act. But as untreated sewage and chemical waste cloud the waters, holy men have threatened mass suicide unless the river is cleaned ...

Sen. His experiences, observations and research about the river’s history, ecology, spirituality, culture and legends, along with bits of environmental science and biology, are now captured in his ...

Peak water flows in parts of India's largest river basin have been falling by more than one-sixth every decade, according to a study published in npj Natural Hazards that highlights a similar trend ...

The Beatles sought spiritual enlightenment in Rishikesh, a Himalayan mountain town on the banks of the Ganges. These days, it’s a white-water-rafting hub, offering more physical highs.

The Ganges is not only sacred to Hindus but is also respected by Buddhists, Jains, Sikhs, and global spiritual seekers. However, climate change poses significant threats to the river’s flow and ...