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Place
of Origin
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Gangotri
glacier, Uttaranchal
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Length
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700 km
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Confluence
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Merges with River Alaknanda to form the Ganges at Deoprayag
(Uttaranchal)
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Religious significance
The river is sacred to the Hindus and is named after Bhagiratha
who is credited for bringing the river down to earth.
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Ecological
significance
The
Bhagirathi valley has a rich diversity of medicinal and aromatic
plants ranging from sub-tropical to alpine species. It is also rich
in wildlife.
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