Ganga Dussehra 2026: Date, Puja Timings, Rituals and Significance Explained (X)
New Delhi: Ganga Dussehra is celebrated every year on the tenth day of the bright fortnight of the Jyeshtha month. This year, Ganga Dussehra will be observed on Monday, May 25, marking one of the most spiritually significant Hindu festivals dedicated to Goddess Ganga.
According to Hindu Sanatan Dharma, Ganga Dussehra is celebrated to commemorate the birth anniversary of Goddess Ganga.
According to religious beliefs, King Bhagiratha performed severe penance for the peace and salvation of the souls of his ancestors and tried to bring the river Ganga from heaven to earth. On this day, Mother Ganga descended from heaven to earth. For this reason, bathing in the Ganga and worshipping the Ganga on this day holds special significance.
According to the Drik Panchang, Ganga Dussehra is celebrated on the tenth day of the bright fortnight of the Jyeshtha month. This year, the tenth day of the bright fortnight of the Jyeshtha month begins at 4:30 am on Monday, May 25, 2026, and will end at 5:10 am on Tuesday, May 26, 2026. Therefore, according to the rising date, Ganga Dussehra will be celebrated on Monday, May 25, 2026.
Bathing in the holy river Ganga on the day of Ganga Dussehra has special significance. On this day, bathe before sunrise. After this, standing in the river Ganga, you can offer arghya to the Sun God. After this, wear clean clothes. Then start Ganga Puja. First offer flowers, Akshat, Sindoor, sweets etc. to Mother Ganga, make a lamp from flour and light a ghee lamp. After this, offer it to Mother Ganga. Along with this, after reciting the mantra of Mother Ganga and Ganga Stuti, finally perform Ganga Aarti. Along with this, performing Ganga Aarti in the evening has special significance.
Ganga Dussehra holds special significance in Hinduism. On this day, Mother Ganga descended and saved the ancestors of King Bhagiratha. For this reason, Ganga Dussehra is also known as Ganga Avtaran Divas.
Bathing in the Ganges and performing charitable acts on the day of Ganga Dussehra holds special significance. Bathing on Dussehra can free one from sins. This is why it is called Dussehra. Furthermore, Mother Ganga bestows happiness, prosperity, peace, and salvation.
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