Adi Ganga

The Adi Ganga, also known as the Gobindapur Creek, is a partially dried-up river channel that once served as the main course of the Hooghly River (Ganga) as it flowed through Kolkata, India. Over time, the river shifted its course eastward, leaving the Adi Ganga as a remnant channel. It is considered sacred by many Hindus, believed to be the original path of the Ganges River.

The Adi Ganga originates near Tribeni, where the Hooghly bifurcates, and flows southward through the Kolkata metropolitan area, eventually joining the Hooghly River again. Its course passes through several densely populated areas.

Due to urbanization, pollution, and lack of maintenance, the Adi Ganga has suffered severe degradation. It is now heavily polluted with sewage and industrial waste, and its flow is significantly reduced in many stretches. Efforts have been made to rejuvenate and restore the Adi Ganga, but the challenges are substantial. The river holds significant historical and religious importance, acting as a reminder of the changing geography and urban development of Kolkata.