Ganges: The Many Lives of an Indian River

Wednesday, Jan. 29, 2025

7:30 p.m.

Free
Kane Hall, Room 130

Part of the History Lecture Series: River Histories. Over the centuries, the Ganges and its tributaries have also been a major natural resource for the highly developed states and societies that emerged in their basins, in recent times supporting a significant proportion of India鈥檚 huge population. A source of sustenance鈥攁nd irrigation, transportation, and power鈥攖he Ganges story is about the fascinating and complex dynamics between its waters and religion, culture, economy, politics, and environment.

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