<P> The Ganges is one of the most sacred rivers to Hindus . It is also a lifeline to millions of Indians who live along its course and depend on it for their daily needs . It is worshipped in Hinduism as the goddess Ganga . It has also been important historically , with many former provincial or imperial capitals ( such as Kannauj , Kampilya , Kara , Prayag or Allahabad , Kashi , Pataliputra or Patna , Hajipur , Munger , Bhagalpur , Murshidabad , Baharampur , Nabadwip , Saptagram , Kolkata and Dhaka ) located on its banks . </P>
who does the ganges river provide water to
millions of Indians who live along its course