Drainage System of India: Which river is known as the 'Ganges of the South'?

The Godavari River is reverentially called the 'Ganges of the South' or 'Dakshin Ganga' due to its spiritual significance and resemblance to the Ganges in terms of cultural importance. Like the Ganges in North India, the Godavari is considered sacred by Hindus, with numerous temples and pilgrimage sites along its banks, including the famous Nashik Kumbh Mela held on its shores.