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What to do on Ganga Saptami day: Ganga Saptami has special significance in Hindu religion. According to mythological beliefs, on this day Mother Ganga descended from heaven in the locks of Shiva. This year in 2026, the position of the planets on Ganga Saptami is creating some rare coincidences, which are going to prove very fruitful for the devotees. If for some reason you are not able to go to the banks of Ganga, then there is no need to panic, you can attain complete virtue even by staying at home.
When is Ganga Saptami 2026? (Ganga Saptami 2026 Date)
According to the Panchang, Saptami Tithi of Krishna Paksha of Vaishakh month will start from 10:50 pm on 22 April 2026 and will end at 8:50 pm on 23 April 2026. On the basis of Udaya Tithi, the festival of Ganga Saptami will be celebrated on Thursday, 23 April 2026.
This special auspicious yoga is being formed
This time, a very rare and auspicious coincidence of Guru Pushya Yoga is taking place on the night of Ganga Saptami. Along with this day being Ganga Jayanti, the presence of Pushya Nakshatra on Thursday makes it very important from astrological point of view. Which further increases the importance of this day. From the religious point of view, the results of chanting, penance and charity done in such yogas increase manifold.
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Get virtuous results by staying at home
Even if you cannot go to river Ganga, you can still receive the blessings of Mother Ganga sitting at home. On this day, wake up early in the morning, take bath and wear clean clothes. Then install a picture or statue of Mother Ganga in the home temple. Chant the mantras Om Namah Shivay and Om Gange Namah. Keep a copper pot filled with water and put flowers in it and offer it. Then after the puja, donate food, clothes or money to the needy.
What to do and what not to do?
Special care should be taken of purity on this day. Worship only by remaining pure in mind, words and deeds. Avoid any kind of negative thoughts, anger or abusive words. Also, do not waste water unnecessarily and respect the Ganga water.
Religious significance of Ganga Saptami (Ganga Saptami Significance)
According to mythology, the credit for bringing Mother Ganga to earth goes to King Bhagiratha. It is said that by performing rigorous penance, he got Ganga descended from heaven to earth, due to which his ancestors got salvation. This is the reason why Ganga bath and Tarpan is considered to have special significance on the day of Ganga Saptami. It is believed that worshiping Mother Ganga on this day not only destroys sins but also brings peace to the ancestors.
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