River as Purifying and Sacred Entity: Bhavabhuti's Manoeuvring of Rivers in Uttararamacharita

Abstract The paper undertakes a thorough analysis of key scenes and explores Ganga’s association with human-like qualities; elevating her status from a mere water body to a maternal and divine figure. The paper underscores the river’s sanctity displaying the societal faith in the river and her power over the subjects. The study investigates the endorsement of Rama’s controversial actions by the river Ganga, discovering a web of power dynamics in society