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1. Ganges River

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   Cultural and Religious Significance
   The Ganges River holds unparalleled religious significance in Hinduism. It is personified as the goddess Ganga. Bathing in the river is believed to cleanse sins, and its waters (Ganga Jal) are considered sacred and used in numerous religious ceremonies across the subcontinent [4]. Major pilgrimage sites, such as Varanasi (Benares) and Haridwar, are situated along its banks. The belief that death near the river ensures salvation has led to crematio…