Which river is known as Dakshin Ganga?

The Godavari River is known as the Dakshin Ganga or Ganga of the South. The Godavari is the second-longest river in India after the Ganga. It originates from the Brahmagiri Hills in Maharashtra and flows eastward across several states before emptying into the Bay of Bengal. Because of its length, large basin area, and cultural importance, it is compared to the Ganga and given the title “Dakshin Ganga.”

Key facts about the Godavari

Why called Dakshin Ganga?

• Largest river system in peninsular India.
• Provides irrigation and drinking water to millions.
• Sacred in Hindu culture; many pilgrimages and ghats built on its banks.
• Just like the Ganga in the north, it supports agriculture, culture, and economy in the south.

Therefore, the Godavari is called Dakshin Ganga because it plays a role in southern India similar to what the Ganga does in northern India.