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	Ganges River - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		The Ganga is personified in Hinduism as a goddess: Maa Ganga (Mother Ganga).
		The vain Ganga felt that this was insulting and decided to sweep the whole earth away as she fell from the heavens.
		When Bhagiratha, one of the descendants of Sagara, son of Dilip, learnt of this fate, he vowed to bring Ganga down to Earth so that her waters could cleanse their souls and release them to heaven.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Ganga (971 words)

	Water - Open Encyclopedia
		In Celtic mythology, Sulis is the local goddess of thermal springs; in Hinduism, the Ganga is also personified as a goddess.
		Alternatively, gods can be patrons of particular springs, river or lakes: for example in Greek and Roman mythology, Peneus was a river god, one of the three thousand Oceanids.
	open-encyclopedia.com /Water (1775 words)

	Ganges River - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		The Ganga is personified in Hinduism as a goddess: Maa Ganga (Mother Ganga).
		The vain Ganga felt that this was insulting and decided to sweep the whole earth away as she fell from the heavens.
		Story has it that once Ganga came down to earth, on her way to Bhagiratha, her rushing waters created turbulence and destroyed the fields and the sadhana of a sage called Jahnu.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Ganga (1028 words)

	Hinduism Today Dec 1992
		He disputes the Ganga Directorate's figures of the river project's first-phase purity, and is demanding a new system of pollution evaluation.
		The high country Ganga deep in the granite folds of the Himalayas still runs with its emerald color of purity and cleanliness.
		Despite policing of the Ganga shoreline through Banares, dumping of waste still gushes in huge quantities.
	www.hinduismtoday.com /archives/1992/12/1992-12-02.shtml (1072 words)

	Hinduism Today Oct 1997
		Ganga is the holiest of holy rivers, and every Hindu has a deep reverence for it and is ready to do his bit in a "Clean Ganga" project--provided there are the right kind of people who can inspire the people at large.
		Thirty percent of the Ganga pollution is being caused by industry.
		Many parts of the Ganga river are totally dead; the water is so polluted that it is unfit for drinking, washing, bathing or irrigational purposes.
	www.hinduism-today.com /archives/1997/10/1997-10-13.shtml (794 words)

	Articles - Ganges River
		The Ganga is personified in Hinduism as a goddess: Maa Ganga (Mother Ganga).
		The vain Ganga felt that this was insulting and decided to sweep the whole earth away as she fell from the heavens.
		Story has it that once Ganga came down to earth, on her way to Bhagiratha, her rushing waters created turbulence and destroyed the fields and the sadhana of a sage called Jahnu.
	www.divxa.com /articles/Ganga (1000 words)

	glbtq >> social sciences >> Hinduism
		While there has always been an emphasis on marriage in Hinduism, homoerotic sex outside of marriage, generally speaking, is not tolerated in the way it appears to have been in pre-colonial Hinduism.
		He wrote that Hindus were scandalized by being called "Gand-mara (anus beater) or Ganga (anuser)." Burton seems to equate pederasty with anal intercourse.
		The Kama Sutra (2.8) also describes "virile sexual behavior in women." Whether this chapter refers to female homoeroticism (as opposed to women sitting on top of men), is controversial.
	www.glbtq.com /social-sciences/hinduism,2.html (981 words)

	FORE: Religion-Hinduism-Bibliography
		“Ganga: Purity, Pollution, and Hinduism.&; In Ecofeminism and the Sacred, ed.
		“Ganga: The Goddess in Hindu Sacred Geography.&; In The Divine Consort: Radha and the Goddesses of India, eds.
		Alley, Kelly D. “Idioms of Degeneracy: Assessing Ganga’s Purity and Pollution.” In Purifying the Earthly Body of God: Religion and Ecology in Hindu India, ed.
	environment.harvard.edu /religion/religion/hinduism/bibliography.html (4438 words)

	Kaaba a Hindu Temple?
		Another Hindu tradition associated with the Kaaba is that of the sacred stream Ganga (sacred waters of the Ganges river).
		The existence of Hindu customs, shrines, Sanskrit names of whole regions, countries and towns and the Vikramaditya inscriptions reproduced at the beginning are a thumping proof that Indian Kshatriyas once ruled over the vast region from Bali to Baltic and Korea to Kaaba in Mecca, Arabia at the very least.
		In India, Hindus commemorate their ancestors during the Pitr-Paksha that is the fortnight reserved for their remembrance.
	www.hinduism.co.za /kaabaa.htm (4438 words)

	FORE: Religion-Hinduism-Bibliography
		Hinduism and Ecology: The Intersection of Earth, Sky, and Water.
		“Ganga: The Goddess in Hindu Sacred Geography.” In The Divine Consort: Radha and the Goddesses of India, eds.
		Hindu Goddesses: Visions of the Divine Feminine in the Hindu Religious Tradition.
	environment.harvard.edu /religion/religion/hinduism/bibliography.html (4438 words)

	WHAT ARE 270,000 HINDUS DOING IN TRINIDAD?
		One of the most sublime religious events is Kartic Nahan when devotees rise before dawn, pilgrimage to river or sea and worship Goddess Ganga, setting small boats of lit camphor afloat in the water as the sun rises.
		Our Vedic Mission of Trinidad addresses this problem squarely by imploring for better Hindu parenting: "Cultural and religious education must not be left to external agents (temple, state, television, school, etc.) but must be undertaken by the family which exerts a more powerful influence on the formative years of the individual.
		I feel very lucky to have been raised in an orthodox Hindu family where even at a tender age, religion was imbedded in me. I recall parents would always spend quality time with their children, teaching most of the necessary aspects of Hindu Dharma.
	www.hindunet.org /alt_hindu/1995_May_1/msg00032.html (4438 words)

	Uttaranchal : Active Pursuits
		You can schedule the trek to last anywhere between 6 and 9 days, even longer if you wish to explore the meadows and glaciers at the foot of Hinduism's center of the universe, Mount Meru.
		Several treks with varying levels of difficulty start out from Gangotri (at an altitude of 3,000m/10,000 ft.), a small pilgrim town at the confluence of the rivers Bhagirathi and Kedar Ganga, in the shadow of Mount Sudarshan (6,500m/2,980 ft.), some 98km (60 miles) from Uttarkashi.
		From Gangotri, a beautiful 26km (16-mile) hike takes you along a gradual ascent along the Bhagirathi to Gaumukh, which is where the river has its source in the Gangotri Glacier -- here the water gushes out from a small amphitheater carved out of the 15m to 20m (50-ft.-65-ft.) ice walls.
	www.frommers.com /destinations/print-narrative.cfm?destID=3526&catID=3526010020 (453 words)

	Hinduism Today Feb 1998
		The Sun Temple of Kornak was built by King Narasimhadeva of the Ganga dynasty 700 years ago.
		Express your gratitude for Hinduism Today by donating to the Hinduism Today Production Fund.
		Whatever the logic, Hindus are delighted to have the Mahatma's darshan, spinning wheel and all, gracing TV sets and billboards across America, especially as part of such an august assembly of the 20th century's great people.
	www.hinduism-today.com /archives/1998/2/1998-2-03.shtml (453 words)

	The Telegraph - Calcutta : Nation
		At a two-hour shuddhikriya havan, former Union minister Dilip Singh Judeo — who had to resign after being filmed accepting cash in lieu of mining leases — washed the feet of the tribal men, women and children with water from the Ganga to “usher” them into Hinduism.
		Only batik-printed orange-hued saris, yellow-coloured shawls and red towels marked the rite of passage of 212 Christian tribals in Jharsuguda district who reconverted to Hinduism this morning.
		Since 8.30 am, the grounds near the Jhadeswari temple in the western Orissa town of Jharsuguda, about 400 km from here, were packed with hundreds of tribals and Sangh activists.
	www.telegraphindia.com /1040305/asp/nation/story_2969536.asp (453 words)

	Online bus booking
		Govind Ghat:- Is the confluence of Alaknanda and Laxman Ganga rivers.
		BADRINATH: Badrinath is one of the four Dhams of Hinduism and situated at an elevation of 3133 mts.
		Legend has it when the Ganga was requested to descend to earth to help suffering humanity, the earth was unable to with stand the force of its descent, There for the mighty ganga was split in to 12 holy channels, Alaknanda was one of then that later became the abode of Loard Vishnu or Badrinath.
	www.luxurybusesindia.com /tour-pack.html (453 words)

	Shastras
		In early 2005, ties between Balinese and Indian Hindus will be further strengthened as construction begins on a grand Balinese-style Hindu temple on the banks of the river Ganga near the holy city of Rishikesh.
		Bhagawan Dwija: We all appreciate your input and sharing of your insider knowledge of Balinese Hinduism.
		Folks: welcome Bhagawan Dwija, a noted priest, activist and authority on Balinese Hinduism.
	www.shastras.org /Shastras-Balinese-02.htm (2446 words)

	Godavari
		Godavari: Sanskrit Hinduism Dictionary III on Godavari (Godhaavaree)
		The seven cities are companioned with seven sacred rivers; Ganga, Yamuna, Saraswati, Godavari, Narmada, Sindhu and Kaveri
		Godavari: Sanskrit Hinduism Dictionary III on Panchavati (Panchavatee)
	www.experiencefestival.com /godavari (1901 words)

	Hindu Symbols
		Hindus believe that the Ganges River is a goddess (Ganga) and one of the most sacred places in the world.
		Hinduism worship their gods in temples where shrines are set up.
		Hinduism worship many gods while Christians worship only one God.
	www.possehl.net /hindu_symbols.htm (1901 words)

	HINDUISM - LoveToKnow Article on HINDUISM
		The banks of the great rivers such as the Ganga (Ganges), the Yamuna (Jumna), the Narbada, the Krishna (Kistna), are studded with them, and the water of these rivers is supposed to be imbued with the essence of sanctity capable of cleansing the pious bather of all sin and moral taint.
		To follow the entire course of one of the sacred rivers from the mouth to the source on one side and back again on the other in the sun-wise (pradakshina) directionthat is, always keeping the stream on ones right-hand sideis held to be a highly meritorious undertaking which it requires years to carry through.
		Indeed, the personality of the stern ai od himself exhibits this feature in a very marked degree, 1Sf hence the term mahdyogi or great ascetic is often applied ft him.
	95.1911encyclopedia.org /H/HI/HINDUISM.htm (10346 words)

	Nine synopses: Murukan Conference II
		Hinduism, Buddhism etc, the various factions of Hinduism found a place in the island affairs since at least the 3rd century BC.
		With the introduction of Buddhism in the 3rd century BC, the religious history of the island took a new course.
		In this paper, an attempt is made to evaluate the significance of archaeological evidence in the context of Murukan cult in ancient Sri Lanka.
	murugan.org /events/2001_synopses/new_synopses.htm (3139 words)

	Buddhism
		The ultimate goal of Hinduism is moksha (freedom) when a person’s karma is perfect (all good works and no evil) and he or she leaves the wheel of life.
		The most sacred river in Hinduism is the Ganges, which is said to have flowed in heaven.
		The river is worshiped as the goddess Ganga.
	www.newsongweb.org /MidWeek/hinduism.htm (3139 words)

	Varanasi,Banaras the city of temples and the ganga,kashi,kashi vishwanath temple,banaras hindu university,sarnath,jaunpur,tanda falls,banarasi sarees,ganges in banaras,ganga
		varanasi,banaras,kashi,kashi vishwanath temple,banaras hindu university,sarnath,jaunpur,tanda falls,banarasi sarees,ganges in banaras,ganga,fort of chunar,ram nagar fort
		Also called Banaras, the city has been a renowned centre of l0earning and civilization and the capital of Hinduism since time immemorial.
		Situated on the banks of the sacred river Ganga, the `eternal city' is one of the world's oldest living cities.
	www.theindiatravelguide.com /test/varanasi.htm (360 words)

	Uttaranchal, Rishikesh- Places of Sages.
		Rishikesh, literally meaning the place of sages' is a celebrated place on the bank of Ganga.
		Its is an ideal location not only for those who want to delve deeper into meditation, yoga and other aspects of Hinduism.
		A suspension bridge across the Ganga along the old route to the holy shrines of Badrinath and Kedarnath.
	www.travelmasti.com /domestic/uttaranchal/rishikesh.htm (509 words)

	Rishikesh,India Rishikesh Travel,Rishikesh in India,Rishikesh India Travel,Rishikesh Travel Guide
		Rishikesh is not only an attraction for pilgrims but it also attracts foreigners who want to know about Hinduism, who want to spend some time close to the Lord, people who love rafting come here to conquer the rapids of Ganga.
		Rishikesh is surrounded by scenic beauty of the hills on three sides with Holy Ganga flowing through it.
		Rishikesh Travel Tourism, Get the well packaged Taj Mahal circuit tours and get to know the real cultural heritage of India with the Taj Mahal, the ultimate monument of love, is India's gift to the monumental legacy of the world.
	www.taj-mahal-india-travel.com /around-taj-mahal/rishikesh-travel-tourism.html (1162 words)

	Hinduism Today Mela July/August/September, 2004
		Godavari, a Burmese word for "river," is also a name for Siva in the form of flowing water, like "Ganga " or the "Ganges." A pushkaram is a distinguished event.
		Hence, the Godavari Pushkaram is an auspicious occasion dedicated to the worship of Siva with prayers for the descent of divine grace for the improvement of life.
		This massive Lingam is bathed with water from the Godavari, which overflows its base to shower nearby pilgrims gathered to receive the blessings of the sacred water.
	www.hinduism-today.com /archives/2004/7-9/34-37_mela.shtml (802 words)

	India - Encyclopedia Glossary Meaning Explanation India
		India is home to several major rivers such as the Ganga (Ganges), the Brahmaputra, the Yamuna, the Godavari, and the Krishna.
		India is home to some of the most ancient civilisations and has given birth to four major world religions: Hinduism, Buddhism, Jainism and Sikhism.
		India has unresolved border disputes with China, which escalated into a brief war in 1962, and Pakistan which resulted in wars in 1947, 1965, and 1971.
	www.encyclopedia-glossary.com /en/India.html (1522 words)

	India - Encyclopedia Glossary Meaning Explanation India
		India is home to several major rivers such as the Ganga (Ganges), the Brahmaputra, the Yamuna, the Godavari, and the Krishna.
		India is home to some of the most ancient civilisations and has given birth to four major world religions: Hinduism, Buddhism, Jainism and Sikhism.
		India has unresolved border disputes with China, which escalated into a brief war in 1962, and Pakistan which resulted in wars in 1947, 1965, and 1971.
	www.encyclopedia-glossary.com /en/India.html (1522 words)

	Hinduism - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Many Hindus to this day, in a tradition that has continued unbroken for at least 5,000 years, perform morning ablutions at the bank of a sacred river (especially the Ganga / Ganges).
		Often, the monad Brahman is seen as the one source, with all other gods emanating therefrom.
		The great debate between followers among the major Hindu philosophical school, Vedanta, from followers of Advaita philosophy on one hand and the strict theistic schools such as those of Ramanuja and
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Hinduism (1522 words)

	HINDUISM HERE
		The seven sacred rivers are listed as follows: Ganga, Yamuna, Jagganath Puri, Saraswati, Godavari, Narmada, Kaveri, and the Sindhu.
		Most Hindus, regardless of regional, caste, or religious differences would recognize these sacred geographical sites, which are spread throughout India.
		Swami Jagdishwarananda briefly explained to me the importance of water and why he chose to bring them from these places:
	www.barnard.edu /religion/hinduismhere/vikas.html (1522 words)

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