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An Ancient Legend
Akashiganga is believed to be associated with the legend of Parvati
narrated in the 8th century Kalika Purana. It is said that Lord Shankar
roamed in the sky with the dead body of Parvati (Sati). To bring him out
of attachment for the dead body Lord Vishnu using his 'Sudarshan Chakra'
cut the body into pieces.
During this process it is said that one of the body piece fell in the
area which is 12-km from Malinithan towards
Along in West Siang District. This place is called
Akashi Ganga and is very popular as a sacred place.
The Sacred Kund
There is a temple near the road. From there one has to go down 100 meters
down through a spiral path, where a sparkling object can be seen in the
'Kund' but on going more down the object is invisible. Devotees take bath
in this Kund. The place also provides a magnificent bird's eye view of the
Brahmaputra river glimmering far below.
HOW
TO GET THERERoad: Malinithan is just 12-km away from Akashiganaga, easily accessible by bus or a car. One can also reach Malinithan by bus or car from Guwahati (Assam ), as well as by bus from Itanagar.
NEARBY CITIESAlong: 25-km
Likabali: 23-km
Malinithan: 12-km 
Lilabari:
67-km