Bhagiratha

Bhagiratha overlooking the Descent of Ganga.

Meaning

Proper Noun

  • A great king who brought the River Ganges, personified as the river goddess Ganga, to Earth from the heavens.

Origin

  • From Sanskrit भगीरथ.

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