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Reverence for the sacred waters of the Ganga and belief in its power to wash away sins bring millions to India’s Maha Kumbh festival
Of such places, the Sangam, or confluence, at the city of Prayagraj is the most revered because this is where the rivers Ganga and Yamuna meet with the fabled Saraswati, also known as the goddess of ...
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Boat capsizes in Ganga in Varanasi; authorities warn against overloading
Following the incident, authorities have issued warnings about overloading and implemented drone monitoring of the Ganga river. VARANASI: A boat carrying tourists capsized in front of the Man ...
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Bacteria alert at Kumbh: Pollution board report flags contamination of Ganga with faecal waste
“The authorities will ensure that no untreated sewage and solid waste from any of the drains in Prayagraj is discharged in (the) river(s) Ganga and Yamuna,” the NGT had noted. The CPCB and the Uttar ...