Meaning & use

Ganges

proper noun·Academic

A major river in northern India and Bangladesh, considered sacred in Hinduism and vital to the region's agriculture.

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Millions of pilgrims bathe in the Ganges each year during religious festivals.

The fertile plains along the Ganges support one of the densest populations on Earth.

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The Ganges is regarded as a holy river in Hinduism, and its waters are used in numerous religious rituals.

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