Shiva capturing River Ganga’s flow in his hair locks – High Quality Print of Artwork by Pieter WeltevredeGoddess Ganga descends to Earth in her full force, which could potentially destroy the land with her powerful flow. Bhagirath, fearing this destruction, prays to Lord Shiva at his abode, Mount Kailash, seeking his help to control Gangas descent. Shiva, deep in meditation, hears Bhagiraths prayers and catches Ganga in his matted locks, preventing her from flooding the Earth. He then divides Gangas flow into seven streamsBhagirathi, Alaknanda, Janhvi,