Ganga Dussehra 2025: Date, puja timings, and why this day holds deep spiritual meaning

Ganga Dussehra is one of the most important festivals in Hinduism. In 2025, it will be celebrated across India on Thursday, 5 June. This day holds deep religious and spiritual meaning, as it marks the arrival of Goddess Ganga on Earth.

When is Ganga Dussehra 2025?

• Dashami Tithi Begins: 4 June 2025 at 11:54 PM
• Dashami Tithi Ends: 6 June 2025 at 2:15 AM
• Vyatipata Yoga: 5 June 2025, 9:14 AM, 6 June 2025, 10:13 AM
• Hasta Nakshatra: 5 June 2025, 3:35 AM, 6 June 2025, 6:34 AM

Why is Ganga Dussehra Celebrated?

Ganga Dussehra is celebrated to honour the day when Goddess Ganga came down to Earth. This event is also called Gangavataran. She is considered a living goddess who flows as the holy river Ganga. On this day, people believe that bathing in the Ganga can wash away sins, remove negative energy, and bring peace to the mind and soul.

How Do People Celebrate?

Devotees go to holy places like Haridwar, Rishikesh, and Prayagraj. They take a bath in the Ganga river early in the morning, offer prayers to the Sun God, and then worship Gang Maiya (Mother Ganga). People offer flowers, sweets, and sometimes clothes to the river as a sign of devotion.

In the evening, people return to the riverbanks for a special ritual. They perform deep daan by lighting earthen lamps (diyas) filled with desi ghee and setting them afloat on the river. The day ends with the famous Ganga Aarti, a beautiful ceremony with chants, lights, and decorations at the Ganga Ghats.

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