The river Ganga is the most revered and respected river in India. 2,506 kilometers long, the river holds the metaphor of a Mother in the Indian belief systems. And not without reason. Originating from the snowy slopes of the mighty Hima-la-yas, the waters of this river are believed to have cleansing powers. Some scientists have even proved that the water of this river has antibacterial properties -and therefore, it’s hard for diseases to spread through its waters.
