Sri Garuda Puranam

Home About Contact Privacy Policy Disclaimer Garuda Puranam – Ganga Nadi Mahatmyam: The Sacred Song of the Ganges Among the many holy rivers that grace the Indian subcontinent, the Ganga (Ganges) River holds a uniquely exalted status. In the Garuda Puranam , an ancient Vaishnava scripture, the Ganga Nadi Mahatmyam (The Greatness of the Ganga River) reveals the spiritual might and divine origins of this sacred river. Revered not just as water, but as Mother Ganga , she is worshipped as a living goddess who purifies, uplifts, and liberates souls from the cycle of rebirth. ✨ The Divine Origin of Ganga: From the Feet of Vishnu to Earth’s Salvation According to the Garuda Puranam , the Ganga is not a mere earthly river but a celestial stream flowing from the feet of Lord Vishnu . She first descended from Vaikuntha , flowing through the heavens as Mandakini , then through Brahmaloka and Shiva’s matted locks , before finally manifesting on Earth. Her descent was ...