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Ganga (Sacred River)
Meaning & Significance
Ganga flowing from Shiva's matted locks represents His ability to absorb and neutralize the destructive force of the divine river while slowly releasing it to nurture the world.
The Story
When King Bhagirath brought Ganga to earth to liberate his ancestors, the force of her descent would have shattered the earth. Shiva agreed to catch her in His matted locks, breaking her fall and releasing her gently.