Come Hell or Holy Water: India’s Fight to Save the Ganges

Revered for far more than its contribution to Indian civilization, the Ganges represents the goddess of salvation, Ganga. As a symbol of purity in Hindu mythology, the holy river is thought to cleanse believers both spiritually and physically with its waters.Today, however, the Ganges is far from pure. Raw sewage from 29 cities mixes with … Continue reading Come Hell or Holy Water: India’s Fight to Save the Ganges