The Descent of the Ganga (Puranic)
(Puranic Event)
Ganga descends from the heavens to Earth to purify the ashes of King Bhagirath’s ancestors. To prevent her force from destroying the Earth, Lord Shiva captures her in his matted hair and gently releases her.
Ganga descends from the heavens to Earth to purify the ashes of King Bhagirath’s ancestors. To prevent her force from destroying the Earth, Lord Shiva captures her in his matted hair and gently releases her.
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Significance
Symbolizes purification of sins and spiritual liberation; origin story of the holy river Ganga and the power of devotion and austerity.