The mighty Ganga arises in the Gangotri glacier and then passes through the fertile Doab region, the impenetrable Sunderban swamps, before it enters the Bay of Bengal. In its long journey it creates regional borders, religious identities and mythical paradigms that are both complex and intriguing. Those born in towns along the banks of the Ganga can feel a close connection with the holy river. Nurtured by its water and produce, they can feel a bonding with the Ganga that pulls them to it wherever they may be.
