The Tributaries of Ganga and Ganga River system is India’s largest river system, covering 1,086,000 square kilometres. It is composed of many perennial and non-flowing rivers.
In actuality, reverence for the Ganga is fundamental to Indian identity and culture. The tributaries of the Ganga River have a rich history of supporting indigenous culture within its basin, absorbing the civilisation of the Indus-Sarasvati basin, and fostering cultural fusion to develop Indian civilisation.
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