Question

Indonesian folklore tells of a Queen of this domain called Nyi Roro Kidul. In the Mahabharata, a goddess of this domain kills her first seven sons with her husband (15[1])Shantanu; that goddess’s descent to earth was aided by king Bhagiratha. A goddess of this substance is venerated in Vasant Panchami, or Saraswati Puja. The Makara is the mount of deities of this domain. Shiva’s (*) hair prevented a goddess of this substance from destroying the earth. Tens of millions of pilgrims gather every three years to remove their sins using this substance during Kumbh Mela. Angkor Wat is built next to a source of this substance called Siem Reap. For 10 points, name this substance which comprises the goddess Ganga, personification of the Ganges. ■END■

ANSWER: water [accept the Ganges or Ganga river; accept the ocean or the south sea]
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PlayerTeamOpponentBuzz PositionValue
Micah ColmanWaterloo BustToronto Penguin World War2915

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2024 Booster Shot (Waterloo)02/23/2024Y1100%100%0%29.00