Ganga

Ganga, also known as the Ganges River, is a sacred river in Hinduism. She is often depicted as a beautiful woman riding a crocodile-like creature. Ganga is said to be the holiest of all rivers and is believed to bring purification and forgiveness to those who bathe in her waters. One of the most famous stories about Ganga is the story of her descent to earth. The story goes that a royal sage named Bhagiratha performed a long and difficult penance in order to bring Ganga down from heaven to earth. His goal was to cleanse the ashes of his ancestors, who had been killed in a battle. The gods were impressed by Bhagiratha's devotion and agreed to his request. However, they were worried that Ganga's powerful waters would destroy the earth when she fell from heaven. To prevent this, they asked Shiva to catch Ganga on his head as she fell. Shiva agreed and Ganga safely made her way to earth. Ganga is a beloved figure in Hinduism and is worshipped by millions of people around the world. She is a symbol of purity, forgiveness, and new beginnings.