The Ganga River, which attracts over 600 million visitors, remarkably maintains its germ-free status due to its unique properties.

During the Mahakumbh festival, the bacteriophages present in Ganga water act like 'security guards,' identifying and neutralizing harmful bacteria released by bathers.

Research conducted by Dr. Ajay Sonkar indicates that Ganga is home to 1,100 types of bacteriophages that purify the water, eliminating bacteria at a rate 50 times greater than their own numbers.

These bacteriophages are host-specific, meaning they only target harmful bacteria introduced during bathing, allowing beneficial bacteria to thrive.

Significantly smaller than bacteria, these bacteriophages can infiltrate and destroy harmful bacteria by hacking their RNA.

Dr. Sonkar highlights the medical potential of bacteriophages, which can effectively target harmful bacteria without harming beneficial ones.

He interprets the Ganga's self-purification process as a vital message for humanity to live in harmony with nature to avert dire consequences.

Dr. Sonkar, a respected scientist recognized by APJ Abdul Kalam, presented these groundbreaking findings during the Mahakumbh festival.

His research has been bolstered by collaborations with prestigious institutions, including Wageningen University, Rice University, Tokyo Institute of Technology, and Harvard Medical School.