Ganga jal

/ ˈɡʌŋɡɑː dʒʌl /

noun

1. sacred water from the River Ganges in India

Word History and Origins

Origin of Ganga jal¹

Hindi, from Ganga Ganges + jal water

Example Sentences

Hira's Ganga jal was Malati the milk-woman, whose home was at Debipur, near Debendra Babu's house.

From Project Gutenberg

At sight of this woman the cunning Hira said: "Sister Ganga jal! may I meet you at my last moment; but why have you come now?"

From Project Gutenberg

Then extinguishing the light, she put on her dress and ornaments, and accompanied Ganga jal, the two singing as they went some love song.

From Project Gutenberg