holy river
Consecrated flowing water
A holy river is a river considered sacred by a religious tradition, often believed to possess purifying or spiritually transformative powers.
The Ganges in Hinduism is the archetypal example—millions bathe in it to wash away sins.
The Jordan River holds significance in Christianity as the site of Jesus's baptism.
Pilgrims traveled to the holy river at dawn.
- GangesIndia's holiest river
- sacred watersReligiously venerated bodies of liquid
- sacredWorthy of reverence
- pilgrimageReligious journey to shrine
- baptismRitual water purification ceremony
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- sacred waterssacred springs, baptismal water, sacred spring, sacred lake, Ganges
- Hindu Funeralscremation, death rites, death rituals, funeral procession, pyre
- Hindu pilgrimageyatra, Varanasi, Kashi, darshan, parikrama
- sacred placestemple complex, basilica, abbey, church, chapel
- Buddhist templesBuddhist temples, pagodas, main hall, meditation hall, stupa
- Indian religionsHinduism, Jainism, Sikhism, Buddhism, Zoroastrianism
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