5 Questions
What are the rocks found in Gandaki called?
Salagramas, manifestations of Lord Vishnu
Where does the river Gandaki originate?
Damodarakunda near Muktinadh in Nepal
What did Max Müller describe India as?
Heavenly earth
What is the Sanskrit word for 'water'?
Ganga
'Pavana Ganga' and 'Gangabhavani' are remembered as names for which river in Hinduism?
Ganges
Study Notes
Gandaki River
- The rocks found in Gandaki are called Shaligram.
- The Gandaki River originates from the Mustang district in Nepal.
- Max Müller described India as a 'land of holy rivers'.
- The Sanskrit word for 'water' is Vār.
- In Hinduism, 'Pavana Ganga' and 'Gangabhavani' are remembered as names for the Gandaki River.
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