In the Indian holy town of Haridwar, a colorful prayer ceremony is held every evening on the banks of the Ganges River, which Hindus consider sacred. https://www.voanews.com/a/hindu-holy-town-haridwar-india-devotees-wait-clean-water-ganges/4024989.html | Voice of America

The Ganges has not only supported the people’s undying religious faith, but also enabled an economical boom owing to its resources. However, that comes at a price – the river is severely polluted due to industrialization in multiple areas. The high population at the banks further adds to this problem. So, can the river sustain through such adversities, or has it become too late to control the damage that has been done? Join Simon Reeve in exploring these answers on ‘Simon Reeve’s Sacred Rivers’,