List Of Tableslist Of Figuresglossary And Abbreviation Chapter 1: Introductionabstract1.1 Origin And Extension Of The Ganga River1.2 Historical Perspectives Of The Ganga1.3 Cultural And Economic Importance Of The Ganga1.4 Importance Of Water In Hindu Scriptures1.5 Description Of The Ganga In Hindus Religious Wisdom1.6 Objectives And Significance Of The Study1.7 Organization Of The Study References Chapter 2: The Ganga Basin Abstract2.1 Introduction2.2 Salient Features Of The Ganga And Its Tributaries2.3 State-wise Distribution Of Drainage Area2.4 Area, Population, And Density Of The Ganga Basin2.5 Conclusionsreferenceschapter 3: Geography Of The Ganga Basin Abstract3.1 Introduction 3.2 Climate 3.3 Faunal Resources3.4 Floral Resources3.5 Gangas Topography3.5.1 The First Stage (youthful)3.5.2 The Second Stage (mature)3.5.3 Third Stage (old Stage)3.6 Conclusions References Chapter 4: The Ganga And Its Tributaries Abstract4.1 Introduction4.2 The Ganga River4.3 The Yamuna River4.4 Tons River4.5 The Bhilangana River4.6 The Alaknanda River4.7 The Saraswati River4.8 The Dhauli Ganga4.9 The Nandakini River4.10 The Pindar River4.11 The Mandakini River4.12 Kali Ganga4.13 Son Ganga 4.14 Madhyamaheshwar Ganga 4.15 The Nayar River (e) 4.16 The Nayar River (w)4.17 Ramganga (w)4.18 The Kosi River4.19 The Kali River4.20 The Dhauli Ganga (e)4.21 The Goriganga 4.22 The Ramganga (e)4.23 The Saryu River4.24 The Gomati River4.25 Conclusionsreferences Chapter 5: The Ganga Between Gaumukh And Uttarkashi Abstract5.1 Introduction 5.2 A Journey From Uttarkashi To Gangotri5.3 Case Study Of Some Important Villages5.3.1 Gaumukh5.3.2 Gangotri5.3.3 Bhaironghati5.3.4 Lanka 5.3.5 Mukhimath (mukhawa)5.3.6 Dharali5.3.7 Harshil5.3.8 Jaspur5.3.9 Sukhi5.3.10 Gangnani5.3.11 Bhatw