Gangadhara

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Gangadhara refers to a form of the Hindu god Shiva, in His aspect as the one who tamed the river Goddess Ganga, so that She would flow from His locks to the Earth.

Hindu Mythology: Shiva takes the weight of the mighty Ganges in his locks. She is released through the locks of his hair, which prevents the river's force from destroying earth, and the waters bring purification to the planet.

Gangadhara captures and controls the river Ganges with his locks, whose descent from the heavens would have deluged the world. She is released through the locks of his hair, which prevents the river from destroying earth.

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