This article is about one of the headstreams of the Ganges. For the distributary in West Bengal, see Hooghly River. For the 2012 film, see Bhagirathi (film).
Bhāgīrathī River
Sacred bathing ghats on Bhagirathi River at Gangotri
Map showing the Himalayan headwaters of the Bhagirathi river. The numbers in parentheses refer to the altitude in meters.
Etymology
"Bhagirathi" (Sanskrit, literally, "caused by Bhagiratha")
Native name
भागीरथी(Sanskrit)
Location
Country
India
State
Uttarakhand,
Region
Garhwal division
District
Uttar Kashi District, Tehri District
Physical characteristics
Source
Gaumukh (gau, cow + mukha, mouth), about 18 km (11.2 mi) from the town of Gangotri
The Bhāgīrathī (Pron: /ˌbʌgɪˈɹɑːθɪ/) is a turbulent Himalayan river in the Indian state of Uttarakhand, and one of the two headstreams of the Ganges, the major river of Northern India and the holy river of Hinduism. In the Hindu faith, history, and culture, the Bhagirathi is considered the source stream of the Ganges. However, in hydrology, the other headstream Alaknanda, is considered the source stream on account of its great length and discharge. The Bhagirathi and Alaknanda join at Devprayag in Garhwal and are thereafter known as the Ganges.
^Catchment Area Treatment:, Bhagirathi River Valley Development Authority, Uttaranchal
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