Ganga
Culture & Region
Hindu India
Time Period
c. Vedic onwards (Rigveda); classical Puranic myths
Domains
Ganges Riverpuritysalvationforgivenesspurification
Symbols & Animals
Makara (crocodile mount)water potlotuswhite garments
Sacred Sites & Cult Centers
- Varanasi
- Haridwar
- Gangotri
- Allahabad
Key Myths & Stories
Descended from heaven; broken by Shiva's hair; purifies sins; liberates souls
Related Deities
One of Saptanadi (seven rivers); river goddess parallels worldwide