VIEW NEAR BANK OF RIVER ` BHAGHIRATHI `. Editorial Photo

Bhagirathi River Bhagirathi River is one of the prominent rivers in India. Originated from the Himalayan Range, this river flows through Uttarakhand region.River Bhagirathi has believed to have been originated from Gaumukh. This place is located in the foothills of Gangotri Glacier.Bhagirath was one of the princes belonging to the Sagar DynastyBhagirath indulged in strict penance and brought River Ganga to the Earth in order to make his forefathers alive. This is how River Ganga came on this Earth. From its origin, the river flows at a high speed and meets River Alaknanda at Devprayag. When it reaches the plains, it comes to be known as River `Ganga` considered to be the holiest river in India.