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5.9K views · 106 reactions | The Ganges in India has become one of the most polluted rivers in the world, but an enormous clean-up mission is underway. | Loopsider English | Facebook

Varanasi, India: A viral video of thousands joyfully swimming in the polluted Ganges River, treating it like a public pool, has swept the internet. Filmed during the Maha Kumbh Mela, it shows devotees of all ages splashing happily at Varanasi’s ghats, believing the water purifies their souls. Despite the Ganges being a sacred Hindu site, it’s littered with sewage, industrial waste, and human remains, including dead bodies. The video’s cheerful vibe amid filth has shocked viewers, racking million