TRINIDAD & TOBAGO, June 5, 2003: As planet Earth faces a reduced supply of fresh water, ceremonies such as Ganga Dhaaraa, which took place on June 15, take on added significance. Representatives from various faiths including American Indian, Christian, Islam and Hindu joined together to honor the coming of Ganga to Earth and the necessity of fresh water on Earth. The event coincided very closely with World Environment Day and supported the UN’s environmental theme of fresh water. Religion and science joined together to present seminars with speakers from both communities. Hindus, as well as American Indian traditions, have a rich heritage centered around the importance of fresh water.
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