If The River Ganga is Revered as a Goddess, Why Do We Pollute Her So Much?

The River Ganga is worshipped as a goddess, believed to wash away sins and purify the soul. Millions take a dip in her waters with utmost devotion, and her presence is deeply embedded in India's spiritual and cultural fabric. Yet, paradoxically, the same river is choked with industrial effluents, untreated sewage, and tonnes of waste. Industries dump toxic chemicals into the "holy" waters, people throw household garbage without a second thought, and some even urinate and defecate along the riverbanks. If we truly revere Ganga as divine, isn't this blatant desecration? Why is there such a disconnect between our veneration and our actions? Would we treat a temple deity the same way? What are your thoughts? How can we reconcile this contradiction and bring about real change?