Ganga Dussehra 2025: Date, shubh muhurat, puja vidhi, rituals, celebration & significance of this Hindu festival

Ganga Dussehra 2025: Ganga Dussehra 2025, a highly revered Hindu festival. It will be celebrated on June 5, 2025. This auspicious day marks the divine descent of Goddess Ganga from heaven to Earth, an event known as Gangavataran. Devotees across India observe this festival with great devotion. They believe that bathing in the holy river Ganga on this day cleanses sins and brings spiritual peace.

Ganga Dussehra 2025 Date and Shubh Muhurat

• Ganga Dussehra 2025 Date: June 5, 2025 (Thursday)
• Dashami Tithi Begins: June 4, 2025, at 11:54 PM IST
• Dashami Tithi Ends: June 6, 2025, at 2:15 AM IST
• Ganga Dussehra Muhurat: 5:25 AM to 7:40 AM IST
• Puja Muhurat: 5:30 AM to 6:45 PM IST
• Hasta Nakshatra: June 5, 3:35 AM to June 6, 6:34 AM IST
• Vyatipata Yoga: June 5, 9:14 AM to June 6, 10:13 AM IST

Significance of Ganga Dussehra 2025

Ganga Dussehra marks the day when Goddess Ganga came down to Earth. She descended to cleanse the souls of King Bhagirath¡¯s ancestors and remove the sins of humanity. As per Hindu mythology, King Bhagirath¡¯s deep penance brought the Ganga from heaven. But her strong flow could have destroyed Earth. So, Lord Shiva caught her in his matted hair to slow her down.

People believe that bathing in the Ganges on this day washes away all sins. It removes negative energies and brings peace and spiritual growth.

Rituals and Puja Vidhi on Ganga Dussehra 2025

Below are the equired Rituals and Puja Vidhi on Ganga Dussehra 2025 listed:

• Holy Bathing: Devotees bathe in the Ganges early morning to purify themselves. For those unable to visit the river, adding a few drops of Ganga water to bathwater at home is recommended.
• Pitra Puja (Ancestor Worship): This day holds special importance for honouring ancestors. Rituals such as tarpan, pind daan, shraddh, and deep daan are performed to seek blessings and peace for departed souls.
• Lighting Lamps: In the evening, lighting a lamp under a Peepal tree in the name of ancestors is believed to remove Pitra Dosh and bring prosperity to the family.
• Ganga Aarti: Devotees participate in grand Ganga Aarti ceremonies at sacred riverbanks like Varanasi, Haridwar, and Prayagraj, offering prayers and flowers to the river goddess.
• Chanting and Offerings: Reciting hymns such as the Pitru Chalisa and offering black sesame seeds and white flowers are integral parts of the rituals.

Ganga Dussehra 2025: Celebration Across India

Millions of pilgrims visit holy places along the Ganges to celebrate Ganga Dussehra with great devotion. The festival includes devotional songs, religious rituals, and spiritual talks. It strengthens the deep connection between the people of India and the sacred river. Ganga is seen as a symbol of purity, prosperity, and divine blessings.

FAQs

1. When is Ganga Dussehra 2025 and what is the Shubh Muhurat?

Answer: Ganga Dussehra 2025 will be celebrated on June 5, 2025. The auspicious muhurat for performing puja is from early morning 5:25 AM to 7:40 AM IST, with Dashami Tithi starting late night on June 4 and ending early morning on June 6.

2. What is the significance of Ganga Dussehra festival?

Answer: Ganga Dussehra marks the descent of Goddess Ganga from heaven to Earth. Taking a holy dip in the Ganges on this day is believed to wash away ten types of sins and bring divine blessings.

3. How is Ganga Dussehra celebrated and what are the main rituals?

Answer: Devotees take a holy bath in the Ganges, perform Pitra Puja (ancestor worship), light lamps, chant mantras like "Om Namah Gange," and participate in Ganga Aarti at sacred riverbanks.

4. Where are the major places to celebrate Ganga Dussehra and take a holy dip?

Answer: The most popular pilgrimage sites for Ganga Dussehra celebrations are Haridwar, Varanasi, Rishikesh, Prayagraj (Allahabad), and Garhmukteshwar.

5. Can Ganga Dussehra be observed at home if one cannot visit the river?

Answer: Yes, devotees can perform Ganga Dussehra puja at home using Ganga jal (holy water), available at temples.

(Note: Dates/timings may be subject to change; details mentioned here are as per the information available.)

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