Noun
an Asian river; rises in the Himalayas and flows east into the Bay of Bengal; a sacred river of the Hindus
Source: WordNetOn the fourth voyage, Columbus sailed along the coast of Central America trying to find the mouth of the Ganges River. It wasn't there, somehow. Will Cuppy
It is located on the Ganges River, which is considered holy – while the city itself is known as a place for studying yoga and meditation. Source: Internet