![]() This verse could possibly refer to the Ganga. RV 3.58.6 says that “your ancient home, your auspicious friendship, O Heroes, your wealth is on the banks of the Jahnavi (JahnAvyAm)”. In RV 6.45.31, the word Ganga is also mentioned, but it is not clear if the reference is to the river. The Ganga is mentioned in the Rig-Ved, the earliest of Hindu scriptures, in the Nadistuti (Rig Veda 10.75), which lists the rivers from east to west. ![]() The area features prominently in today’s global warming discussions, as a rise in sea level could have a devastating effect on this massive population. ![]() Due to this incredible concentration of population, pollution and the destruction of habitats is a matter of serious concern. Indeed, about one in every 12 people on earth (8.5% of world population) live in its catchments area. Along with the Yamuna River, it forms a large and fertile basin known as the Gangetic plains, stretching across north India and Bangladesh, supporting one of the highest densities of human population in the world. The total length of the river is about 2,510 km (1,557 miles). The River Ganga has a long history of reverence in India and is worshipped by Hindus as an embodiment of the transcendental personality, Ganga Ma.
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