The goddess who brought the divine river Ganga to earth
The goddess who brought the divine river Ganga to earth
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The goddess who brought the divine river Ganga to earth
Bhagirathi is the goddess who is often depicted as the goddess Ganga, and is considered the personification of the sacred river Ganga. According to Hindu mythology, she was brought to earth by the sage Bhagiratha, who performed intense austerities to bring her down to earth to purify the ashes of his ancestors. She is often depicted as a beautiful woman, riding a crocodile or a makara, and is associated with purification, spiritual growth, and liberation.
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