“River Kosi, which was once perennial, is on the verge of drying up today for want of water recharging facilities like tributaries. The condition of Garud and Gomti are no less upsetting.

Devotees consider it as sacred and do take a bath to wash off their sins. The point where Gomti River merges with the ocean is called Gomit Sangam. Gomati Sangam Ghat is the sacred place where ...