In Hindu mythology, one of the characters in the founding tale depicting the Ganges' descent from heaven to earth.
Dilip is King Sagar's great-grandson and the father of Bhagirath, the sage who eventually completes the assignment.
The narrative starts with King Sagar, whose 60,000 brave sons insulted the sage Kapila and were subsequently consumed by the fire of Kapila's yogic abilities.
The spirits of Sagar's deceased uncles would find rest only when the Ganges River (which is thought to be the tangible embodiment of the goddess Ganga) descends from heaven and touches their ashes, says Kapila to Sagar's grandson Anshuman.
Following this, the family works tirelessly to achieve this aim; Anshuman and Dilip die before achieving it, but Bhagirath eventually succeeds by practicing penance until the gods agree to deliver the Ganges to earth.
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