The descent of the Ganga in ancient Hindu mythology is perhaps the most powerful legend representing divine favor, humility, ...

Diwali is derived from the word “Deepavali,” which means “a row of lights.” Celebrants light rows of traditional clay oil ...

Diwali, India 's most significant annual festival, holds particular importance for Hindus but is celebrated across faiths by ...

New Delhi (CNN) — Buckets of holy water slung over their shoulders, millions of Hindu devotees have been walking for days. The water, scooped up from the holy river Ganges, is destined for the ...

DEVPRAYAG/VARANASI/SAGAR ISLAND, India (Reuters) - India's holy Ganges begins as a crystal clear river high in the icy Himalayas but pollution and excessive usage transforms it into toxic sludge on ...

NEW DELHI (Reuters) - The Ganges river, holy to most Indians, flows from the western Himalayas down to the Bay of Bengal through crowded cities, industrial hubs and some of the most populated areas in ...

Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Monday extended Diwali greetings to citizens. Sharing an X post, CM Dhami ...

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State tells NGT 34 sites show high bacterial contamination while sewage plants and bioremediation work to restore water quality ...