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When is Ganga Dussehra 2026: Ganga Dussehra is considered a very sacred and virtuous festival of Hindu religion. It is believed that on this day Mother Ganga had descended from heaven to earth, hence bathing in Ganga, charity and worship on this day is said to have special significance. Ganga Dussehra is celebrated every year on the tenth day of Shukla Paksha of Jyeshtha month. In such a situation, the question in the minds of people in the year 2026 is whether Ganga Dussehra will be celebrated on 25th May or 26th May? Let us know the exact date, auspicious time, method of worship and religious significance of this festival.
When is Ganga Dussehra 2026?
According to the Panchang, the Dashami Tithi of Shukla Paksha of Jyeshtha month will start on 25 May 2026 at 4.28 am. At the same time, Dashami Tithi will end on 26th May 2026 at 5.11 am. In Hindu religion, the date of any fast and festival is determined on the basis of Udaya Tithi. In such a situation, according to Udaya Tithi, the festival of Ganga Dussehra will be celebrated on Monday, 25 May 2026.
Auspicious time for bathing and donating
On the day of Ganga Dussehra, Brahma Muhurta and the time after sunrise is considered extremely auspicious for bathing, charity and worship. Bathing in Ganga and offering Arghya to Sun God on the morning of 25th May will be especially fruitful. If it is not possible to go to river Ganga, then mixing Ganga water in the bathing water at home and taking bath also brings virtue.
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Ganga Dussehra worship method
On the day of Ganga Dussehra, wake up early in the morning, take bath and wear clean clothes. After this, meditate on Mother Ganga and take a resolution to worship. Install a picture or statue of Mother Ganga in the worship place of the house. Offer Ganga water, flowers, incense, lamp and naivedya. Chant Om Namah Shivay and Om Gange Namah mantras and recite Ganga Stotra or Ganga Chalisa. On this special day, donate food, clothes, water and fruits to the needy. It is believed that donating things related to water on this day gives special virtue.
What to do on Ganga Dussehra?
River, pond or any water source should not be polluted on the day of Ganga Dussehra. Taking a pledge to conserve water on this day is also considered very auspicious. Apart from this, donating cold water, umbrella, fan and fruits etc. to the poor is considered virtuous.
Auspicious coincidence is happening on Ganga Dussehra
This time Ganga Dussehra is falling on Monday, which is also considered very auspicious for the worship of Lord Shiva. There is a religious belief that Mother Ganga had descended on earth from the locks of Lord Shiva, hence the importance of Shiva worship increases manifold on this day.
Religious significance of Ganga Dussehra
According to religious beliefs, Mother Ganga, pleased with the harsh penance of King Bhagiratha, descended from heaven to earth, so that his ancestors could be saved. It is said that bathing in Mother Ganga on the day of Ganga Dussehra destroys ten types of sins. This is why it is called Dussehra. Doing charity and reciting Ganga Stotra on this day brings happiness, peace and prosperity in life. Besides, the souls of ancestors are also believed to rest in peace.
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