num_pages: 40
description: All rivers in India are sacred, and the Ganges most of all. Every year, more than one million Hindu pilgrims journey to Benares to renew themselves in its waters. Caldecott Honor medalist Ted Lewin joined the pilgrims at the river's edge for an experience he describes as one of the most unforgettable of his life. His luminous watercolors and simple, evocative text brilliantly capture the traditions, beliefs, and colorful pageantry of the devout and their ancient city.
language: English
title: Sacred River: The Ganges of India
titlecomplete: Sacred River: The Ganges of India
genres: Geography, Picture Books, Nonfiction, India, Childrens, History
ratings_count: 42
places: River Ganges, India
publisher: Clarion Books