Ganga Dussehra is a Hindu festival that celebrates the descent of the holy river Ganga from heaven to the Earth. This year, the auspicious festival will be celebrated on Thursday. Ganga Dussehra is primarily celebrated in the states of Uttarakhand, Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, West Bengal, and Jharkhand.
Ganga Dussehra is also known as 'Gangavataran' and is a significant Hindu festival. On this day, devotees gather along the banks of the Ganges to offer prayers, perform rituals, and seek blessings from the sacred river.
About Ganga Dussehra
Ganga Dussehra is observed on the tenth day (Dashami) of the Shukla Paksha (waxing phase of the moon) during the Hindu month of Jyeshtha. This usually falls in the month of May or June. It is believed that bathing in the Ganga during Ganga Dussehra cleanses their sins and brings spiritual peace. During the bath, specific prayers and rituals are carried out. Ganga aarti is held on this revered day at numerous ghats along the Gangas, particularly Varanasi, Haridwar, and Prayagraj, Babu Ghat and more.
Date and time of Ganga Dussehra
According to Drik Panchang, the festival will be observed on Thursday, June 5, 2025.
Dashami Tithi Begins - 11:54 PM on Jun 04, 2025
Dashami Tithi Ends - 02:15 AM on Jun 06, 2025
Significance of Ganga Dussehra
The religious festival marks the cleansing and purifying powers of the sacred river. The occasion is considered highly auspicious for Hindus, as it is believed that by immersing oneself in the sacred Ganga waters on this day, one can wash away their past misdeeds or sins and attain spiritual liberation. Ganga Dussehra reminds us of the role of the river Ganga in the lives of Indians as a physical source of life and sustenance.
