Ganga : the divine beauty
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TextLanguage: English Publication details: Mumbai : Amar Chitra Katha Pvt. Ltd., 1979. Description: 30pISBN: 9788189999360Subject(s): Mythology | Indian epicDDC classification: 82-343 Online resources: Reviews Summary: Ganga’s cleansing waters were urgently needed on earth. But, the spirited daughter of the mountain god was not to be easily subdued as her waters darted about uncontrollably. Only Shiva could tame her by entangling her in the coils of his hair. When her waters could finally wend their way out, they were calmer and purer. They turned arid wastes into fertile land and filled up the oceans. Since those ancient times when King Bhagiratha sought her help, Ganga, whether roaring or placid, dancing or sombre, continues to enchant one and all with her life-giving beauty.
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| 82-343 RAO-T Tales of durga : tales of the mother goddess | 82-343 RAO-T Tales of shiva : the mighty lord of kailasa | 82-343 SAR-R Ravana humbled : an arrogant king finds new friends | 82-343 SES-G Ganga : the divine beauty | 82-343 SES-G Ghatotkacha : the chivalrous demon | 82-343 SES-I Indra and shachi : the lord of heaven and his devoted wife | 82-343 SHA-V Vali : the downfall of an arrogant king |
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Ganga’s cleansing waters were urgently needed on earth. But, the spirited daughter of the mountain god was not to be easily subdued as her waters darted about uncontrollably. Only Shiva could tame her by entangling her in the coils of his hair. When her waters could finally wend their way out, they were calmer and purer. They turned arid wastes into fertile land and filled up the oceans. Since those ancient times when King Bhagiratha sought her help, Ganga, whether roaring or placid, dancing or sombre, continues to enchant one and all with her life-giving beauty.
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