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Gangā (Hindu deity)

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Personal name headingGangā (Hindu deity)
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Variant(s)Ganges (Hindu deity)
Jāhnavī (Hindu deity)
Place of birthIndia
Found inClassica dictionary of Hindu mythology and religion, geography, history and literature, 1961 page 108 (Gangā, personified as a goddess, also known as Jāhnavī)
An Encyclopaedia of Hindu Deities, Demi-Gods, Godling, Demons and Heroes, 2000 page 180 ((Gangā aka Ganges), Goddess was implored by Bhagiratha to descend to earth)
Iconography of Gaṅgā and Yamunā, 2018 t.p. (Gaṅgā) page 1 (In Hinduism the rivers Gaṅgā and Yamunā are personified as female deities and the rivers as well their iconographic forms are worshipped as one)
Invalid LCCNsh 89000160