Puzzle from 30 July 2026

Ganges

Ganges
THE ANSWER

"Boats docked on the Ganges river in Varanashi" — Photo by Abhishek Raj / Wikimedia Commons / CC BY-SA 4.0

A sacred flow that defines a sub-continent.

More than just water, this immense artery supports the lives of millions. It is revered for its spiritual purity despite heavy human pressure.

Explanation

Did you know?

It is home to the extremely rare and blind freshwater dolphin known as the 'Susu'.

The 5 Clues
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I originate from a frozen tear of the peaks.

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My name was once a prize for colonial explorers.

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I travel east through an incredibly dense population.

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I provide life and receive ashes in equal measure.

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I am the holiest body of water in the Indian subcontinent.

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