The River Ganges: No Greater Environmental Challenge On Earth!

Posted on January 1, 2014 by Cosmic Convergence

May everyone respect and care for Mother Ganga!

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BJP leader Narendra Modi Prays At The Famous Dashaswamadeh Ghat On The Ganges River

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Hindu devotee offers prayers after taking a dip in the River Ganges

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Hindu devotees take dip during first "Shahi Snan" at ongoing "Kumbh Mela", or Pitcher Festival, in the northern Indian city of Allahabad

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Priest saluting the sun in the Ganges, Varanasi Benares India

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References & Resources:

The River Ganges

Spiritual and Religious Basis For The Ganga Action Parivar

~~~ Mother Ganga ~~~ | Shri Ganga Namaskar

Ganga Action Parivar Research Group — Position Paper

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