Akashaganga

The term Akashaganga is a Sanskrit word (etymology: Akasha + Ganga = Sky River (or) river in the sky) and can refer to any of the following:

* Widely used name in the Indian vernacular languages to refer to the Milky way galaxy.
* A concept about the river Ganga which states that the river has three components: the Akasha Ganga, which flows in the heavens; the Ganga, which then descends on to earth; and Patalganga, which empties itself into the underworld.
* Name of the waterfalls located in Tirumala - Tirupati, Andhra Pradesh, India, a place of pilgrimage and piety for Hindus.