It is a matter of thought that why the water of Ganga is not contaminated by insects. Let us know about it. Ganga river is called the holy river and river of gods; that is why even today Ganga water is used on every auspicious occasion. In Hinduism, Ganga water plays an important role from the birth of a child till his death.
How To Know Whether Ganga Water Is Pure Or Not?
Due to the need for Gangajal from time to time, whenever a person goes to Haridwar to take a dip in the holy Ganges, he must bring the holy water. It is common to find a bottle filled with Gangajal in almost every Hindu house. But why does Gangajal never get spoiled or adulterated even after being bottled for many years, whereas normal water kept in a bottle for many days either gets spoiled or germs get into it? In this regard, scientists have proved through much research that Gangajal is not contaminated by a particular type of virus. Let us know more seriously on this subject.
Ganga (Bhagirathi) starts from its origin place Gangotri, flows through the Himalayas, and merges with Alaknanda/Alaknanda at Haridwar (Devprayag/Devprayag). In this journey of Ganga, some special types of sulfur and herbs dissolve in Gangajal, due to which Gangajal/Gangajal has more purity and medicinal properties than the water of other rivers. Salts are dissolved in the water of each river according to their biological composition, some of which allow the growth of bacteria and some do not. According to scientific research, there are such bacteria in the water of Ganga, which do not allow germs to grow in the water of Ganga, due to which its water does not remain contaminated for a long time.
Why Is Ganga Water Considered Sacred?
According to research, compared to other rivers, the sand of Ganga contains trace amounts of copper, chromium, and radioactive thorium. These elements can destroy the germs produced by the rubbing of stones in Ganga water. The research also states that a useful bacterium called Kalifa is found in Ganga water, which purifies water by destroying harmful germs. Along with this, the National Botanical Institute of Lucknow has stated in its research that Ganga water can also destroy poisonous E. coli bacteria. This miraculous property of Ganga water is at its bottom or surface. When scientists mixed harmful disease-causing germs in Ganga water, they found that all the germs were destroyed by the effect of Ganga water.
People in India have had faith in the water of Ganga for centuries. In Sanatan Dharma, the river Ganga has been given the status of mother, so devotees keep Ganga water in their houses to keep their house pure. It is said that the water of the Ganga provides salvation and is used in worship, purification, consecration, and many religious works and rituals. No religious work or ritual is considered complete and accomplished without Gangajal. But do you know about some rules for keeping Gangajal in the house? If the rules are not followed, it also becomes impure. Let us know from astrologer Chirag Bejan Daruwala about some rules for keeping Gangajal in the house…
Do Not Keep Gangajal In This Vessel Even By Mistake
Gangajal should never be kept in a plastic bottle or box even by mistake because Gangajal kept in plastic is considered impure for worship. Gangajal should always be kept in a copper, silver, clay, or bronze vessel. By keeping Gangajal in these vessels, it always remains pure.
Do Not Become A Partner In Sin
The day you have consumed meat or alcohol, do not touch Gangajal even by mistake. Along with this, do not keep Gangajal in the room in which you are consuming Gangajal, this not only causes Graha Dosh but also makes you a partner in sin.
This Is How Graha Dosh Looks Like
Whenever Gangajal is to be used, first of all, you should clean your hands thoroughly, after that you should use it only after bowing down. Touching Gangajal with dirty hands causes Graha Dosh.
Do Not Keep Gangajal In Such A Place
Gangajal should never be kept in a place where it is dark. To protect the house from evil powers, evil eyes, and negative energy, sprinkle Gangajal around the house daily.
Keep Gangajal In This Direction
The most sacred place to keep Gangajal is considered to be the temple of the house and Gangajal is in the northeast corner of the temple. This direction is considered best for religious activities. By doing this, all the negative energy of the house will go out and positive energy will enter. Along with the temple, worship Gangajal daily.
Gangajal Always Remains Pure
In the 17th century, French traveler Jean Baptiste, after coming to India, said that the water of Ganga had medicinal powers. Bacteria do not survive for more than 2-3 hours in the raw water of Ganga. Even today, such legends are heard in the cities situated on the banks of the Ganga that by bathing in the water of the Ganga, many types of serious and impossible diseases of people are cured.