a mythological king, who by his austerities pleased Śiva and got the celestial Gangā released and brought to earth, which is supposed to the present Gangā river; ಭಗೀರಥ ಪ್ರಯತ್ನ bhagīrata prayatna undetered, rigorous effort that leads to success despite severe odds.

the Gangā river (so called because it is believed that this river was brought by king Bhagīratha, from heavens, by pleasing Śiva by his austerities).