Ganga became the national river of India in 2008.
The Ganga is the largest and longest river in India and covers a distance of 2525 kilometers.
This holy river originates from the Gangotri glacier situated in Uttarakhand.
The Ganga flows across many spiritual places such as Banaras, Haridwar, Rishikesh, and Prayagraj.
The Ganga Basin is known to cover 11 states.
The Ganga merges into the Bay of Bengal and forms the world's largest delta, The Sundarbans.
The Ganga also provides support to the lives of farmers and fulfills their water needs.