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Western culture
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Western culture primarily views rivers as water bodies for transportation and recreation, rather than as sacred entities.
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Hindu culture
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Rivers such as the Ganges and Yamuna hold sacred significance in Hindu culture.
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India
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The Ganges is considered a sacred river in India, holding religious and cultural importance.
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Tibet
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The Yarlung Tsangpo river holds profound religious significance and is considered sacred in Tibetan spiritual traditions.
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United Kingdom
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Rivers in the United Kingdom are not widely considered sacred in a religious sense, but they are valued for their environmental and recreational importance.
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Bhutan
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Rivers in Bhutan, such as the Yarlung Tsangpo and the Paro Chu, are considered sacred in the spiritual traditions of Tibet and Bhutan.
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Greece
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Ancient rivers like the Nile and the River Styx were once considered sacred in Greek culture, but are no longer actively worshipped.
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Nepal
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Hindus in India and Nepal consider rivers like Ganges and Yamuna to be sacred and worthy of worship.
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