Is it true that the origin of the River Ganga is unknown?

There are lot many glaciers spread across himalayas. Two prominent among them in Uttarakhand are - Gangotri and satopanth. Now, Ganga, as we know it, becomes Ganga at Dev praya where two head streams meet. read more

Now, going by the religion - Gomukh (Gangotri Glacier) is the origin of Ganga. However, hydrologically speaking the lengthier head stream's origin is considered as origin of the ultimate river. In that case Alaknanda's origin in Satopanth would be the origin of Ganga. read more

Gangotri is the place of origin of the revered River Ganga. Ganga is the most sacred of the Indian rivers. Ganges is the source of sustenance of life in the great Indian plains and it is at Gangotri that the remarkable journey of Ganga begins. Indian mythology tells the story of the birth of Ganges. read more

The Ganges, above all is the river of India, which has held India`s heart captive and drawn uncounted millions to her banks since the dawn of history. The story of the Ganges, from her source to the sea, from old times to new, is the story of India`s civilization and culture, of the rise and fall of empires, of great and proud cities, of adventures of man. read more