A Classical Dictionary of Hindu Mythology and Religion, Geography, History, and Literature c5.59
A Classical Dictionary of Hindu Mythology and Religion, Geography, History, and Literature c5.59
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ALAKA-NANDĀ. One of the four branches of the river Gaṅgā, which flows south to the country of Bhārata. This is said by the Vaishnavas to be the terrestrial Gaṅgā which Siva received upon his head.