From times immemorial the holy river Ganga is worshipped with great faith and deep devotion.
The sacred river has found its place in the heart of the true believer in the Divine, eternally.
The great festival of Mahakumbh, which is going on now, has proved again, how strong the faith of men can be, since Thousands and Thousands of devotees are taking their ritual bath, in spite of difficult weather-conditions and so many other difficulties.

For the true spiritual Seeker the holy river is GOD. For the Non-Believer the Ganga is simply water, as described in a beautiful Bhajan.

It is very much in the knowledge of the Society, that the Ganga is not kept in a way, as it has to be.
Of course there are numerous efforts from different sections, to keep the Ganga as clean as possible.
No doubt, the intention is very praiseworthy.

Since Ganga is the Center-Point of most of the religious thinking people, it is quite understandable, that there is a heavy cry for a clean Ganga.

But now, what's about the other rivers? We cannot keep one river clean and neglect the other rivers. If we believe, that God is in one river, He surely also exists in any other river.

If we keep the environment clean, we automatically also keep other rivers clean.

If someone misuses the Ganga for throwing waste and all kinds of rubbish into it, how can the same person claim to have faith in this holy river?

If an individual has got the habit to keep his house and surroundings clean, he will certainly also keep the Ganga clean.

If the great Slogan "Cleanliness is next to Godliness" is being taken seriously, then how one can think of doing anything wrong to this holy river?!

If our Heart is clean, we surely will keep Ganga and everything clean.

If our thinking, feeling and actions are wise, good and clean, we will definitely react, if something is not alright in and at the river Ganga.

It is clear, that it is not a one man's task to be responsible for everything at the river Ganga.

In many cases it is lack of knowledge and carelessness, which makes people ignoring the pollution, which is drastically increasing day by day.

Proper awareness through Media and basic environmental teachings in Schools and other places, are very essential.

No doubt, a major factor lies in the hands of the Administration, who has the power and the facilities to act accordingly.

The thinking: "Why shall I care, when the other is not caring?" is totally misplaced and has to be changed.
"OK, if the other is not doing the right thing, let me do it!", is the right and proper attitude!
And if slowly, slowly more are joining these ideals, Maa Ganga will certainly one day shine in beautiful surroundings and will reward all those, who worked very hard, to bring back the "Green Glory" of this majestic river, which was and is worshipped by Millions of Devotees, greatest Saints and Sages, who prayed and offered Their Gratitude to the eternal flow of the Divine Grace through Maa Ganga.