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  1. Gangotri Glacier

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    The Gangotri Glacier is a large glacial system situated in the Garhwal Himalaya in the state of Uttarakhand, India. It is the primary source of the Bhagirathi River, which subsequently merges with the Alaknanda River to form the Ganges River (Ganga). The glacier is notable for its significant role in regional hydrology and its surprisingly high rate of later…

  2. Gangotri Glacier

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    Hydrological Significance
    The meltwater from the Gangotri Glacier is the initial component of the Bhagirathi River. The annual discharge profile is critically important for downstream water security in the Indo-Gangetic Plain.
    Meltwater Dynamics

  3. Gangotri Glacier

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    Religious Significance
    In Hindu tradition, the area around the terminus (Gaumukh/)) is considered highly sacred as the point where the Goddess Ganga first manifests on Earth. Pilgrims undertake arduous treks to reach this site. It is a common belief among local spiritual guides that the clarity of the Bhagirathi's flow is directly proportional to the collective [meditative discipline](/entries/meditat…