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{{short description|River in India}}

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The '''Banganga''' is a river of northern [[India]]. It is an important tributary of the [[Chenab River]]. It flows through [[Katra, Jammu and Kashmir]]. The river originates from the southern slope of the [[Siwalik Hills|Shivalik]] range of the Himalayas.<ref>[http://www.india9.com/i9show/-Himachal-Pradesh/Kangra/Banganga-River-34425.htm www.india9.com]</ref> It’s an important stop for Hindu devotees on the ‘’’[[Vaishno Devi]]’’’ pilgrimage, where many bathe before continuing their journey.

==Etymology==
The river's name comes from the roots ''ban'' "arrow" and ''ganga'' "river". Legend says that the mother ‘’’[[Vaishno Devi]]’’’ created the tributary with an arrow and bathed in it, washing her hair. This is why the river is also known as Bal Ganga, with ''bal'' meaning "hair" in [[Hindi]].<ref>[https://www.maavaishnodevi.org/ban-ganga.aspx] [[Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board]]’</ref>

==Spiritual significance==
The river has spiritual significance for Hindu [[Vaishnava]] and other devotees. Legend says that the mother [[Vaishno Devi]], a goddess and devotee of [[Lord Rama]], was heading toward her abode in Trikuta Hills when her accompaniment Hanuman felt thirsty. She shot an arrow in the ground and a river sprang from it. She bathed in it, washing her hair. This is why the river is also known as Bal Ganga, with "Bal" meaning "hair" in ‘’’[[Hindi]]’’’. More than 10 million visitors make the pilgrimage each year, and many bathe in the river to cleanse before they depart on the full journey.

==References==
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[[Category:Rivers of Himachal Pradesh]]
[[Category:Rivers of India]]

Banganga River Jammu and Kashmir - Revision history

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