As the night gave way to a bright dawn, Visvamitra who had spent the night, on the banks of the river Sona, said, "Rama! Arise, the day has dawned, perform the morning rituals and we shall set out". The entourage of sages and princes led by Visvamitra forded the river path. They walked on and on, feasting their eyes on beautiful woods and forests through which they traversed.

Many miles later, they came upon that great river Ganga, revered and loved by the sages.The beauty of breathtaking bubbling flow was breath- taking, and enhanced by majestic swans and soaring cranes. The august assembly halted on the banks surveying the sylvan splendor with great delight. Bathing in the holy waters they lighted their sacrificial fires, offered oblations to the gods and the ancestors and later partook in the remains of the offerings.

At Rama's request Visvamitra told them as to how the river Ganga flows through the three worlds before merging with the ocean. " The lord of the Himalayas, a treasure trove of all precious metals was blessed with two daughters of unsurpassed loveliness, named Ganga and Uma. Their mother Manorama was the daughter of mount Meru. For achieving the divine the devas once wanted Ganga to accompany them with the consent of Himavat.The lord of the mountains yielded to the request for the benefit and welfare of the worlds. He knew that his daughter would travel only on the right path and purify the world. The devatas ever in the service of the world returned to their abode with Ganga following them. The other daughter of Himavat, a great ascetic, named Uma revered and worshiped by the worlds was given in marriage to Mahadeva, lord of Kailas.