TY - BOOK AU - Seshadri, Lakshmi AU - Pai, Anant TI - Ganga: the divine beauty SN - 9788189999360 U1 - 82-343 PY - 1979/// CY - Mumbai : PB - Amar Chitra Katha Pvt. Ltd. KW - Mythology KW - Indian epic N1 - v. 515 N2 - 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 UR - https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/35835336-ganga?ref=nav_sb_ss_1_13#CommunityReviews ER -