"Ganga: The River That Flows from Heaven to Earth" by Pieter Weltevrede explores the profound cultural, spiritual, and ecological significance of the Ganga River in India. The narrative delves into the river’s mythological origins, tracing its journey from the heavens to the earth, and examines its vital role in the lives of millions. Through vivid storytelling, the book highlights the river’s impact on spirituality, daily life, and the challenges it faces in the modern world, including pollution and climate change. Ultimately, it serves as a tribute to the Ganga’s enduring importance in Indian society and its status as a living entity. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

This book is aimed at children in preschool-6th grade.

This book has been graded for interest at 5-11 years.

There are 32 pages in this book. This book was published in 2008 by Inner Traditions Bear and Company .

Vatsala Sperling, Ph. D. , a native of India, learned these stories at her mother's feet and enjoys introducing them to children of the Western world. She is the author of several books in this series, including most recently The Magical Adventures of Krishna . Nona Weltevrede got in touch with Indian culture at a young age by watching his father and his mentor, Harish Johari, paint. A graduate of the Dutch Academy of Art and Design, St. Joost, he lives in Buren, Holland. Pieter Weltevrede began his artistic studies with Harish Johari in 1977 and also studied with Shri Chandra Bal. He has illustrated several books in this series, including Ganga and Ram the Demon Slayer .