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What are two causes of having decomposing (decaying) flesh in the Ganges River?

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Majority of Hindus are cremated and placed in the river after being burned by Dalits along the ghats leading into their goddess' body. These ashes are keeping the river from being clean, and many of the people who drink the water are also basically ingesting dead people, a disgusting thought.
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1. industrial pollution

2. people who were dumped in the river or buried on the banks after their families could not afford a proper cremation.

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