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From the vast reaches of the great Himalayan mountains, to the sacred Ganges River, India is an unforgettable destination. Here the brilliant sun sets over cities which have been here for centuries.
This book explores the lush jungle reserves at Ranthambore and India’s other national parks. India has over seventy-five percent of all the tigers in the world.

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Publié par	AuthorHouse
Date de parution	23 avril 2023
Nombre de lectures	2
EAN13	9798823006415
Langue	English
Poids de l'ouvrage	26 Mo

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India
Land of Contrasts

Dr. Diana Prince

© 2023 Dr. Diana Prince. All rights reserved.

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Published by AuthorHouse 04/21/2023

Contents
1 Life on the River
2 Ranthambore Jungle Reserve
3 Varanasi on the Ganges
4 Cities and Towns
5 People

Introduction
From the vast reaches of the great Himalayan mountains, to the sacred Ganges River, India is an unforgettable destination. Here the brilliant sun sets over cities which have been here for centu ries.

This book explores the lush jungle reserves at Ranthambore and India’s other national parks. India has over seventy-five percent of all the tigers in the world.
The Maharaja’s royal palace at Jaipur overlooks the ancient jungle. India’s forests have over 200 different species of birds.
The holy city of Varanasi, on the Ganges River, draws thousands of pilgrims each year. At night, hundreds gather and burn lanterns along the holy river to worship.
Nearby at Sarnath, the Buddha preached his first sermon.
From the elegant Taj Mahal at Agra, to the large cosmopolitan cities, India remains a fascinating place to explore.
And, above all, the warmth of the people make the journey unforgettable.

CHAPTER ONE
LIFE ON THE RIVER

CHAPTER 1
Life on the River
The Rivers of I ndia

Rivers have a significant role in India. The country has over 400 rivers, and they are vital to the lives and prosperity of the people. Some of these rivers have their source outside of India, but they deliver substantial water within India. Similarly, some of the rivers in India extend outward into the other nearby terri tory.

Water is vital to the productivity and the life of the country itself. In most cases, the rivers in India empty their water into the Bay of Bengal. Other rivers which are located in western India discharge water into the Arabian Sea.

There are three primary sources of the rivers in India. The greatest amount of water is sourced by the runoff from the mountains of the Himalayan range. A lesser volume comes from runoff in the Karakoram Range.

Other water sources in India include runoff from the smaller mountain ranges of the Vindhya and Satpura Mountains. The final sources include the regional runoff from the Western Ghats region. The Western Ghats Mountains run north to south, parallel to India’s west coast, creating the extensive Western Ghats river system.

The lengths of the five major river systems, which deliver the greatest water volume within India, itself, include:

The Ganges River
1,560 miles
The Godavari
910 miles
The Krishna River
870 miles
The Yamuna River
855 miles
The Naimoda
815 miles

The Ganges R iver

The Ganges River is believed to be a living entity. It is considered the most sacred of rivers. It is named after the Goddess “Ganga”, who was the favorite of the Gods. She is believed to have flowed her “very being” into the river. She is regarded as the living female goddess who purifies the soul from sin.

The Ganges River is a living, sacred entity to India’s millions of Hindu adherents. It is an integral part of the many lives for whom it provides sustenance as food, transportation and an unbroken link to India’s rich history. It is one of the world’s three largest rivers. Only the Amazon in South America and the Congo River in Africa are greater in volume of water.

The importance of the river, both past and present, cannot be overestimated. The river extends over 1,500 miles from its source in the Himalaya Mountains. There rain, melting ice and, in some places, glacial runoff coalesce into the streams that become the Ganges River. Its long trajectory is a southwest journey across India, and a small part of Bangladesh, until it empties into the Bay of Bengal. It is India’s longest and most important river.

The Ganges flows south and east from the Himalayan mountains. The five major cities on the Ganges are Varanasi, Ghazipur, Kolkata, Kanpuru, and Patna.

Specifically, the source and origin of the sacred Ganges River is the Gomukh Glacier which lies high in the Himalayan Mountains. As the water melts, it journeys over the plains, and flows finally to the sea when it reaches Kolkata.

The Sangam in India is a sacred place, because it is the juncture where the Ganges, Yamuna and Saraswati Rivers come together. Devotees immerse themselves in this sacred water during the Kumbh Mela Festival in Allahabad, India.

The Godavari R iver

The Godavari River is the second longest river in India, after the Ganges. This river is often called “Old Ganga” because of its great size, and its extension into the peninsula rivers. The description “sacred” refers to the seven holy rivers. These are the Ganges, Yamuna, Indus, Saraswati, Godavari, Narmada, and the Kaveri.

The Godavari River is said to have been visited by holy men and saints. Legend says that the god Baladeva bathed in its waters over 4000 years ago.

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