Story Part 1
Why did Earth run out of water?
The Devas took Ganga to heaven with them
Which Deva saved Ganga from falling to the Earth uncontrollably.
Lord Shiva
Ganga is the flow of...
Knowledge
Most Hindus believe Ganga can purify what?
All sins
Who cut off Ganesha's head
Shiva
If Ganga came back to the Earth uncontrollably what would happen?
The Earth would be destroyed
Where did Ganga land while falling to Earth?
Lord Shiva's untamed hair
If Ganga was not here what would happen to your mind
The good and the bad would keep fighting
What are some reasons Ganga has lost its splendor?
Due to industry and pollution
Where did Ganesha go to attend Kubera's feast?
Alakapuri
Which Deva answered the prayer to send Ganga back to Earth?
Brahma
Why couldn't Ganga fall through Shiva's hair?
She got tangled in it.
Who can handle a big flow of knowledge that is Ganga
only the guru, Shiva
Many people want to what in the Ganga
Swim
When Karthikeya was born what did Lord Shiva declare Parvati's son to be called?
Skanda
Who did Bramhma recommend the King that asked for help talk to instead?
Lord Shiva
When Ganga got stuck in Shiva's hair was she angry or calm?
She was calm
Ganga is the flow of knowledge from what to what?
Guru to the disciple
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
What is the form called that Shiva holds his hands while meditating?
Cinmudra
Which King asked the Devas to let Ganga come back to earth?
King Bhagiratha
When Ganga fell into Shiva's hair she became known as...
Mother Ganga
Ganga represents what?
Brahmavidya or spiritual knowledge
Which glacier is the source of the Ganga?
Gaumukh
In which state is the Amarnath located?
Jammu & Kashmir