Bhagirathi River
 The Bhāgīrathī (Pron:/ˌbʌgɪˈɹɑːθɪ/) is a turbulent Himalayan river in the state of Uttarakhand India and one of the two headstreams of the Ganges the major river of Northern India and the holy river of Hinduism. In Hindu mythology and culture the Bhagirathi is considered the source stream of the Ganges. However in hydrology the other headstream Alaknanda is considered the source stream on account of its great length and discharge.