Gangajal

English

Etymology

From Hindi गंगाजल (gaṅgājal).

Noun

Gangajal (uncountable)

1. The water from the river Ganga, considered holy in Hinduism.
   • 2022 January 26, “Keep these things in the home temple to maintain Goddess Laxmi's blessings”, in Hindustan Times‎^[1], archived from the original on 17 February 2022:

     In Hinduism, Gangajal is considered to be immensely sacred. This is the reason why one should always keep the holy water at the place of worship.

Alternative forms

• Ganga jal, Gangajala, Ganga jala