13K views · 55 reactions | Worshiped by a billion Hindus and a water source for 400 million, India's holy Ganges begins as a crystal clear river but pollution and excessive usage transform it into toxic sludge https://reut.rs/2FFdXjs | Reuters | Facebook

A man is seen pouring milk into the Ganges River as part of a religious ritual on January 21, while impoverished children nearby attempt to collect the milk from the polluted water. | CGTN America

The Ganges has not only supported the people’s undying religious faith, but also enabled an economical boom owing to its resources. However, that comes at a price – the river is severely polluted due to industrialization in multiple areas. The high population at the banks further adds to this problem. So, can the river sustain through such adversities, or has it become too late to control the damage that has been done? Join Simon Reeve in exploring these answers on ‘Simon Reeve’s Sacred Rivers’,