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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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High levels of faecal bacteria found in river Ganges as millions take Kumbh dip
From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or ...
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Faecal bacteria in Ganga at Prayagraj: Here's how it can impact human health
The Ganga River at Prayagraj faces significant faecal coliform contamination, especially during the Maha Kumbh Mela, posing severe health risks to millions of bathing devotees. While the Ganga ...
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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 ...
Yahoo17d
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
Pilgrims take a dip in the sacred waters of Sangam, at the confluence of Ganga, Yamuna and mythical Saraswati rivers during the Maha Kumbh festival in Prayagraj on Jan.13, 2025. Niharika Kulkarni ...