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Meaning
The Ganga Today
Past Topics
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Why did Earth run out of water?

The Devas took Ganga to heaven with them

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Which Deva saved Ganga from falling to the Earth uncontrollably.

Lord Shiva

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Ganga is the flow of...

Knowledge

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Most Hindus believe Ganga can purify what?

All sins

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Who cut off Ganesha's head 

Shiva

200

If Ganga came back to the Earth uncontrollably what would happen?

The Earth would be destroyed

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Where did Ganga land while falling to Earth?

Lord Shiva's untamed hair

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If Ganga was not here what would happen to your mind

The good and the bad would keep fighting

200

What are some reasons Ganga has lost its splendor?

Due to industry and pollution

200

Where did Ganesha go to attend Kubera's feast?

Alakapuri

300

Which Deva answered the prayer to send Ganga back to Earth?

Brahma

300

Why couldn't Ganga fall through Shiva's hair?

She got tangled in it.

300

Who can handle a big flow of knowledge that is Ganga

only the guru, Shiva

300

Many people want to what in the Ganga

Swim

300

When Karthikeya was born what did Lord Shiva declare Parvati's son to be called?

Skanda

400

Who did Bramhma recommend the King that asked for help talk to instead?

Lord Shiva

400

When Ganga got stuck in Shiva's hair was she angry or calm?

She was calm

400

Ganga is the flow of knowledge from what to what?

Guru to the disciple

400

Why do people want to die in the Ganga

It is said to be a great honor if their ashes are spread in the Ganga or along its banks

400

What is the form called that Shiva holds his hands while meditating?

Cinmudra

500

Which King asked the Devas to let Ganga come back to earth?

King Bhagiratha

500

When Ganga fell into Shiva's hair she became known as...

Mother Ganga

500

Ganga represents what?

 Brahmavidya or spiritual knowledge

500

Which glacier is the source of the Ganga?

Gaumukh

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In which state is the Amarnath located?

Jammu & Kashmir

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