History of Bhagirathi River | Bhagirathi Journey

Описание: The *Bhagirathi River* is a significant and turbulent Himalayan river located in the Indian state of Uttarakhand. It is one of the two main headstreams of the Ganges, the major river of Northern India and a sacred river in Hinduism¹².

Here are some key details about the Bhagirathi River:
*Source**: The river originates from the **Gaumukh* glacier, which is about 18 km from the town of Gangotri¹.
**Course**: It flows through the Garhwal region and joins the Alaknanda River at Devprayag to form the Ganges¹².
**Length**: The Bhagirathi River is approximately 205 km long¹.
**Elevation**: The source of the river is at an elevation of about 3,892 meters (12,769 feet)¹.

The river holds great cultural and religious significance in Hinduism, as it is considered the source stream of the Ganges¹. The story of its descent is linked to the legend of King Bhagiratha, who is said to have brought the river from the heavens to the earth¹.

Would you like to know more about its historical significance or perhaps see a map of its course?

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Script:- Harshit Rautela
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