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title: Ganga
author: Fowler&fowler
source: https://www.worldhistory.org/image/3887/ganga/
format: machine-readable-alternate
updated: 1970-01-01
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# Ganga

_Authored by Fowler&fowler_

## Image File

[![Ganga](https://www.worldhistory.org/uploads/images/3887.jpg)](https://www.worldhistory.org/uploads/images/3887.jpg)

## Image Caption

Ganga, the [Hindu](https://www.worldhistory.org/hinduism/) personification of the River [Ganges](https://www.worldhistory.org/Ganges/). A sandstone lintel from a [temple](https://www.worldhistory.org/temple/) at Beshnagar, c. 500 CE. The goddess stands on a makara (a mix of crocodile and elephant) which symbolises the life-giving nature of water.

## Cite This Work

### APA
Fowler&fowler. (2015, May 23). Ganga. *World History Encyclopedia*. <https://www.worldhistory.org/image/3887/ganga/>
### Chicago
Fowler&fowler. "Ganga." *World History Encyclopedia*, May 23, 2015. <https://www.worldhistory.org/image/3887/ganga/>.
### MLA
Fowler&fowler. "Ganga." *World History Encyclopedia*, 23 May 2015, <https://www.worldhistory.org/image/3887/ganga/>.

## License & Copyright

[Original image](http://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:GangaBeshnagarBhopalStateCloseUp.jpg) by [**Fowler&fowler**](http://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:GangaBeshnagarBhopalStateCloseUp.jpg). Submitted by [Mark Cartwright](https://www.worldhistory.org/user/markzcartwright/ "User Page: Mark Cartwright"), published on 23 May 2015. The copyright holder has published this content under the following license: [Public Domain](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Public_domain). This item is in the public domain, and can be used, copied, and modified without any restrictions. Please note that content linked from this page may have different licensing terms.