This is very correct symbolical depiction of Holy Ganga which poured down to bow the balanced bodies and such particles after the end of Mahabharata. History further reveals that Ganga, the blessing of Devtas, poured down through the locks of Lord Shiva. This was actually a humanity welfare step of Lord Shiva. Ganga, is, thus, to bring a solace to the pairs of humanity.
It starts from Gadgetry and joins the sea of Ganga Sager, a place in Bengal. Its root moves from Rishikesh, Haridwar, Allahabad, Kanpur, Varanasi, Garh Ganga to further eastwards till it reaches bay of Bengal. Ganga has very sweet and pure water. In spite of the religious pollutions and negligent usage of the people, Ganga remains the best cleaning agent. The religious and historical relativity of Ganga has made it one of the Holiest rivers of the world. Ganga water is also found to be useful for cultivation of vegetable, fruits and other crops.
Despite knowing the fact that river Ganga has a very important role to play, mankind has used it in the most shabby manner. They open all the garbage drains in the river. The dead bodies with all the contagious and infected diseases are thrown I the flowing water of this river. Some of the cities even throw the dead animals such as dogs, pigs and unclaimed cows in the river. The pollution level of water of this river is increasing day by day and people hardly bother about it.
The actual control about the maintenance is administered by priests and pandas. They wish to exploit every dip in Ganga and hardly bother about return efforts for the river. The normal travelers are keen to pass a day smoothly on the river. They have no interest in the cleanliness of Ganga Water. Manikarnika Ghat and Raja Harishchandra Ghat are some of the prominent river banks in the Varanasi, where the old time some control the activities. The dead bodies are cremated on these Ghats.
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Besides the religious history the Ganga has sentimental and deep values for Indians. Every house wants to maintain a casket of Gangajal. People like mix this water in their food every day. They even sprinkle water in the house for ‘Shuddhi’.
Ganga, a symbol of spiritualism and sentiments, has so much to give, provided we take it in a systematic manner. Ganga Cleaning Board has been formed. It is taking all the steps to improve the conditions of the river. Ganga’s popularity has a great effect even on NRI’s attachments. They are as much willing to spare funds for its improvement. Ganga can certainly attach masses if it is maintained in a proper manner. Haridwar and Rishikesh are today improving the set ups. The pand ruling has undergone a change by establishment of trusts in the management. The city drains have been diverted to other areas. Congestion of population is being shifted to remote areas.
Let the masses vow to maintain properly sacred to the flourishing Ganga. Let this