Ganga is the soul of India. The 2,500-km long river, originating
from Gaumukh in the Himalayas and merging with the ocean at the confluence of
Gangasagar, is the cradle of Indian civilisation. Innumerable cities, villages
and temples have sprouted on its banks, converting the entire stretch into a
pilgrimage.
Chanchal Kumar Ghosh has covered the length of its riverbanks
during his epic journey across India. His insight has enabled him to perceive
the pulsating spiritual existence of Indian culture, thriving gloriously down
the ages on the banks of the Ganga. The people he has met and the stories he
has heard have further enriched the narrative. His photographs have vividly
captured the very essence of India’s culture and heritage. This visually
resplendent book is a testimony to the intrinsic spirit of the. Ganga –
the spirit of continuity, the spirit of love and reverence.