The river Ganges of the sacred river of India

The Ganges River is the most sacred river worshiped as a goddess or as a living mother in India and is considered the prototype of all sacred water in the world.

The sun rising on the Ganges - 15/12/2017

From the earliest times, along the river, there were millions of people who could not count here to bathe, pray, drink holy water, and toss dead ashes. Scattered along the river are the cities, ancient pilgrimage centers with numerous temples. Important historical events of the Bala-clan along the banks of the Ganges are the sublimation of Indian civilization, the panorama of Indian cultural heritage. For centuries, India has been recognized as a mythical, intellectual, mystical and romantic land. It is this miracle that a series of myths and doors of one of the oldest civilizations was born.

Translators of Huong on the Ganges 

The Ganges flows 2,469 km from the source to the sea in tributaries or large rivers, one million square kilometers, and nearly one third of India's geography. Along the banks are the ancient cities of Hardwar, Allahabad, Varanasi, Patna and Calcutta, with Delhi and Agra on its tributaries, the Yamuna River. Starting from the white hills of the Himalayas, erosion reaches the delta in the Bay of Bengal, the Ganges is a flow of life and is worshiped as the divine goddess when the delta in the Bay of Bengal. Constantine is a flow of life and is worshiped as a divine goddess when the River Ganges begins its journey from a remote, secluded location of the Himalayan Garhwal. It is called Devabhoomi, the land of the gods, a fairyland of green pines, along the steep slopes and sloping through the hills,

Dock where Ganges-

From the Gangotri Temple about 20 km, you will reach the summit of Gaumukh 4500 meters from the sea where the Ganges rise, and slowly spread along the Glacier Gangotri glacier. Glacier is a 32 km long glacier, 1 km wide, surrounded by snowy peaks and white clouds. Here, there are caves of snow with snowflakes rising from snowflakes rising up with countless tall and strange shapes that are as beautiful as the ancient gurus say it may have emerged from the hair of Si- va.

Morning in the river Ganges

The White and Blue River rises and splashes over rocks and hardwoods that accumulate for years, from Gaumukh, 19 km long, 3182 km high, across Gangotri (originating from Ganga and Uttri or falls) where the Ganges is believed to have fallen from heaven.

According to Hindu mythology, the Ganges is the daughter of the hills of Hiroshima and her daughter was convinced by the king Bhagirath (descendant of King Ayara of Ayodhya) to go down the plain. The sixty thousand of King Bhagirath's ancestors were burned by Ash in an anger that burned them to ashes. And the distressed king had begged the Ganges for his holy water to save their souls from eternal damnation. However, it is feared that if the Ganges from heaven falls down in a watery, torrential flow, it can destroy everything on the way as the river flows. So King Bhagirath persuaded Sivara to weaken the flood by making the river flow through the tangle of gods.

The Ganges have also been called the Three Rivers, from the sky to the land and then to the sea. The legend has confirmed the presence of ice pillars hanging from the snow walls of Gaumukh and the people believe it is the hair of Sihanouk, although later myths have suggested that the source of the Ganges is as the finger the foot of the left foot of Vishnu (Hindu preserved deity).

When traveling nearly 2500 km to the sea, the Ganges brought many names. In Gangotri, the river was called Bhagirathi when it began to flow like a cascade down the hill. On the right bank of the Bhagirathi River, between the rocky mountains overlain by rock and ice, is a small shrine dedicated to the goddess of the Ganges, surrounded by pine trees all year round in Hiberia. covered with snow. In the main hall of the temple are worshiped two statues, one is the Ganges and the other is the Bhagirathi River, the Ganges is simulated by human figures with saurian makara. The foundation stone on which the Bhagirath Shila temple was built and who believed that this holy Bhagirath was carving himself to penance for missing the Ganges from the sky. Along the path of another hill, the river flows into Bhagirathi to rise. In this place, pilgrims call the river Prayags. From Gauri Lake below the Gangotri Temple, Bhagirathi continues to flow through the rock at great speed until it reaches the Bhaironghati Pass, where it meets the Jadganga River Branch, 8 km from the Gangotri Glacier. Downstream in Dharali 15 km, located at the third of Bhagirathi and Kshirganga is a memorial temple Vishveshwar, an incarnation of the god Si-va. Part of this temple is now submerged in silt, although some sediment has been dumped, but visitors can not enter.

Flag of the Ganges

In the upstream of Rishikesh about 50 km, the two main upstream Ganges are Bhagirathi and Alaknanda united at Devprayag into a stream and this river is called the Ganges. Snana (meaning bath) and Yagna (meaning sacrifice) are celebrated solemnly at three rivers and Devprayag is recognized as one of the most sacred places. From here, pilgrims can also make pilgrimages to the Kedarnath Temple on the high mountain 3560 meters and Badrinath 3030 meters high. Kedareshvara Temple worshiped the god Si in the Kedarnath, the Jyotirlinga (the stone pillar is considered the symbol of the god of Si) in nine (in twelve gods). The glacier above Kedarnath is the source of the sacred Mandakini River, which connects the river to Alaknanda. 168 km away from Kedarnath, the town of Badrinath is located on the western bank of the Alaknanda River in a valley 2 km wide, Two large mountains are Narparbat and Narayanparbat. There is the Badrinath Temple built by the nineteenth-century Shankara philosopher and in memory of the god Badrinarayan, an incarnation of Vishu. However, the architecture is now restored.

Shiva where the Ganges rapids

From Devprayag to Rishikesh, there are numerous rapids, splashes of white foam as they rise upright, along with many pine trees, thick oaks on either side of the rock. Rishikesh is located in the high valley with its thick vegetation of the Ganges, a mess of shrines, ash grounds and cremation grounds, a place for sadhus, yogis, and gurus (who have dignitaries in Hinduism).

In Devprayag, the Bhagirathi River came from the west of the Garhwal Hills to meet the Alaknanda River to flow down to the east. Previously along the road to Badrinath, the Mandakini River joins the Alaknanda River. The Devprayag merges with the streams of these three rivers to become the mighty and sacred Ganges. An enormous torrent of flowing water drooped down the steep slopes that hit the boulders, bubbling up into the hills and pouring into a stream of rumbling water. Looking at the rapid movement of the river, we can understand why the god of sorcery donated his tangled hair to the Ganges to relieve the swift flow of this natural river.

At the Ganges River to the Siwalik mountain range, at the foot of the Himalayas is 480 km from Gaumukh source. In Haridwar in Uttar Pradesh, the Ganges left the Himalayas to visit the northern plains and flow through some of the hottest regions of the world. This is especially true for the rest of the river, as the river often changes dramatically in eroded riverbeds and then again in other new streams, so it is often erratic or flooding. intense sometimes lasting weeks. The ruins of the ancient towns and villages on the earlier banks are evidence of the erratic changes of the river.

The green waters of the Ganges River rise from the hills of Shivalik and into the northern Indian plains of Rishikesh. Here the Ganges became more calm as it began to spread across the plain. In Rishikesh, the river welcomes those seeking inner peace. Missionaries and priests have found answers to many spiritual spiritual problems. The Laxman Jhoola suspension bridge crosses the river to mark where Laxman had been executed for 100 years by injuring the guru of the Hindu community. This river has many sacred fishes and often gathers on the river bank to eat the food provided by pilgrims.

Down the line is the township of the Haridwar and Ganges temples that have begun to mellow, calm, calm, rather than a young, vibrant and rushing river. In Haridwar, three Hindu gods (Brahma), Vishu and Siva) are worshiped and on the heights of the Kar-ki-Pauri crematorium, the most important of which are the footprints of the feet. Vishu god. This town is full of temples, crematoriums, pilgrims, Brahmins and tourists are crowded.

Temple tower along the Ganges 1.

In Haridwar, the Ganges began to drain the river from its main source of water to Doab, a populated area between the Ganges and the Ganges. The river Ganges in Haridwar is considered sacred and taken for purification. Haridwar is also known as Gangadwar - the gate of the Ganges, because the Ganges started from here into the plain. This is where many pilgrims come to bathe. They filled the sacred water of the Ganges into a bronze brazier and at twilight it was the time of prayer (aarti), the sound of gongs, gongs, drums, nacre reverberated, and then the candles the light shimmer on the leaf surface is slowly floating on the surface of the Ganges.

In Haridwar, they worship the Ganges with candles or oil lamps lit every night throughout the ceremony. At twilight, the monks walk to the river and blow the trumpet, chime, chant, burn incense, light the lamp ... The sparkling lights on the water shine bright and shining. Each dry leaf disc with a hand is a floating lamp floating on the water until the river gleamed like a dancer decorated with treasures, with the forest boat carrying sparkling candles.

From Haridwar to Allahabad, the Upper Ganges flows slowly into the plain. Near Kanauj, the Ramganga flows into the Ganges and the two streams flow in one direction to Kanpur. Along the banks are banyan, mustard, mango, purple linseed, millet, wheat and sugarcane along with the ruins of ancient architecture and along many other rivers. Make the water flow stronger. The Jamuna River in Allahabad, the Gomti River in Varanasi, the Ghagra River, Sone and Gandak in Bihar ... these little rivers have paid tribute to the goddess of the Ganges by merging with him.

Light shining sunshine

In the city of Allahabad, the Ganges enter into the largest tributary of the Yamuna. Saraswati thought that the two rivers merged into one called Triveni Sangam. In the lunar months of January and February, Hinduism is considered to be the auspicious thing to be bathed in the Sangam and Magh Mela Rivers held every year for up to a month. Every 12 years, Magh Mela becomes Kumbh Mela. This is a meaningful ceremony in the city of Allahabad. On these occasions, Allahabad transformed into an enormous gathering place, hundreds of thousands of pilgrims, monks and visitors gathered on the banks of the Ganges in masses of skin and race. An endless stream of people has stepped into the river and dipped themselves in the water at the auspicious occasion to wash away their sins. Bathing, they just took the river water hand and then face to heaven to drink. The fruit, flowers and milk are floating on the Sangam water line. Kumbh Mela became a microcosm of India where women from the Rajasthani region of Ghagras, jewelery treasures, walked alongside Ta Min (South Indian and Sri Lankans) in the original white dress and Bengali cloak in shawls with headgear and neck openings. The markets mushroom to serve the needs of these ceremonies. What a bustling and lively scene. The gold and silver jewels walk alongside the Ta Min (South Indian and Sri Lankan) men in primordial white robes and Bengali cluttered in shawls with tight hats and neck just to open the face. The markets mushroom to serve the needs of these ceremonies. What a bustling and lively scene. The gold and silver jewels walk alongside the Ta Min (South Indian and Sri Lankan) men in primordial white robes and Bengali cluttered in shawls with tight hats and neck just to open the face. The markets mushroom to serve the needs of these ceremonies. What a bustling and lively scene.

Now the Ganges lead the rivers in Bala. This is the city that has trusted and respected the Ganges River and is one of the oldest cities in the world. In Ba-la, all the winding roads lead to the Ganges. This is a city of Sihanouk devotion and is known as the religious capital of India with its temples, towers, ash grounds, cremation grounds, platforms that rise to the river and grows long along the shore. For over 2000 years, people have come here to study, learn, pray, find enlightenment and finally to die. Here the Ganges water goes down suddenly and when the Ganges rise during the rainy season, most of the city's temples along the river are flooded.

Over the centuries, on the banks of the Ganges have built many stone steps (called Ghat) to step down the river. Balaclava has 80 crematory grounds. The firebombs along the Ganges River appear to be the first. In the morning, the temples' bell rings start to ring, and the Hindu followers face east facing the river for a 
melancholy prayer: Ganga Cha Yamune Chaiva 
Godavari Saraswati 
Narmade Sindhu Kaveri 
Jale Asmin Sannidhim Kuru.

(Ganges River, Yamune 
River , Chaiva River, Godavari River, Saraswati 
River, Narmade River, Sindhu River, Kaveri River, 
when the waters of these rivers blend together).

Birds of paradise in the Bamboo River

Then there is a boat ride to Dasaswamedha Temple, or down and up the length of the city to see the majestic complex of ancient temples on the river.

As the sun rises, waves ripple with the amber, silver touch, the boat with the Hindu monks sitting under the round umbrella, someone standing in the river with the chest with hands on his chest The east face, the hymn resounded rattling to the sunrise. In front of the shrine filled with anchored boats, the washers were laying wet clothes on the rocks, while others, such as the Manikarnika crematorium, were burning firewood to kill the dead. In Bala, the Ganges is the most sacred and ancient river seen as the infinite panorama of life and death. Like a goddess, the river is beautiful, kind and carefree, watching our victories and defeats with serene serenity.

There are many rituals bathed in the river to wash out the ceiling, afflictions. Entering the holy water stream will cleanse the sin of the living and guarantee the liberation of the dead. It also symbolizes the shakti or the power of the female principle in life. Every day is a special day in Balaclava with specific rituals. For example, soak in the Ganges water in front of many temples and various times to be blessed, especially during the holidays. Likewise, each morning is considered the best time to bathe in the Ganges water with the first sun rays of the sun shining through the cloud in the east. When everyone was bathed in the holy water of the Ganges, they poured water and poured water into their hands as a treasure. Bathing in the Ganges is a spiritual and cultural meaning that has existed for centuries.

After bathing in the sacred waters of the Ganges, washing away all the abominations, they feel like they are in harmony with the divine. The women bathed on the banks of the river and returned to the steps of the temple to dry their saris in the breeze blowing the river. They believe that a drop of water in the Ganges can also make the entire river and the sea sacred. The Ganges can wash and purify all their sins for many lives.

Before the Ganges entered the state of Bihar, it entered the labyrinth of Gomati. Other tributaries of the Ganges, such as Ghaghara, Gandak, Bagmati and Kosi, have been permanently altered, leaving into lakes and swamps in northern Bihar. These are long rivers. From here near 480 km, the Ganges has provided a solid means of transport for ships. 
The river flows through the plains of Bihar, cities like Patna, where once king Ayatollah has chosen Pataliputra as his mighty capital. . Bihar was the place where the Buddha was enlightened, where Mahavira, the 14th novice monk of the chastity, was the center of great dynasties.

Entering the state of Bengal, the river has gone near the end of its journey. Here the scene crossed by the rivers and streams and all the same direction to the sea. Slowly moving with a lot of silt, the river grew like a fishing boat, bent with muddy terraces. The banks of the coconut palm, palm leaves and rice fields. Ponds of water glisten with shadows of lush huts around them, soft women carrying brass water jugs on the sides of their small hips.

There are other rivers, such as Padma and Brahmaputra, flowing into the Ganges. The blue river with mangroves where the salty sea has turned into a marsh and has the shadow of the tiger stripes in the Sunderban jungle.

In Calcutta, the Ganges is called Hooghly, where ships from the Bay of Bengal arrive. It was once the headquarters of the King of England.

Then, as the tired Ganges flowed into Sagardwip Island, where the Gangasagar Mela ceremony was held every winter. The ancestors of King Bhagirath's ancestors are said to be purity here. The immense ocean welcomes the exhausted river into its waves. The daughter of the hills of Hiroshige-hùng heroism is now in harmony with the sea of ​​immense ocean.

There are many rivers in the world that are bigger than the Ganges. In India, the Brahmaputra and the Indus are longer than the Ganges, but none of them has the sacred character of the Ganges and is considered the most sacred among the seven sacred rivers of India. More than the river is the people who live along the Ganges River and millions of people have come to the holy city of the Ganges to soak in that holy water. The Ganges have contributed to the life of the Indian people. The Ganges are a part of India's history, myths, legends and folklore. There are undulating and hidden kingdoms on the banks of the Ganges, missionaries and poets sitting by the water.

This is a sacred and great river of India. END=NAM MO SAKYAMUNI BUDDHA.( 3 TIMES ).VIETNAMESE TRANSLATE ENGLISH BY=THICH CHAN TANH.THE MIND OF ENLIGHTENMENT.VIETNAMESE BUDDHIST NUN=GOLDEN LOTUS MONASTERY=AUSTRALIA,SYDNEY.21/7/2018.