With the Ganga flowing at 70.76 metres and crossing the warning level of 70.26 metres in Varanasi, the flood water has entered several low-lying areas in the district. A flood-hit area in Varanasi ...
Prime Minister Modi offering prayers and taking a holy dip in the Ganga before going to the Kashi Vishwanath temple. (photo via IANS) VARANASI – Prime Minister Narendra Modi Dec. 13 braved the ...
Ganga is believed to have descended to the earthly realm after rigorous penance by King Bhagirath of the Ikshvaku dynasty, who wanted to liberate the souls of his ancestors. She first descended into ...