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Ganga Dussehra 2026 Shubh Muhurat: In Hindu religion, the festival of Ganga Dussehra is considered very sacred and virtuous. According to religious beliefs, on this day Mother Ganga descended from heaven to earth. This is the reason why Ganga bath, charity and worship have been given special importance on the day of Ganga Dussehra. It is believed that by worshiping Mother Ganga with devotion and taking bath on this day, ten types of sins of a person are destroyed and happiness and prosperity comes in life. let us know Ganga Dussehra About the exact date, auspicious time, importance and easy method of worship.
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. Whereas Dashami Tithi will end on 26th May 2026 at 5.11 am. On the basis of Udaya Tithi, the festival of Ganga Dussehra will be celebrated on Monday, 25 May 2026.
Auspicious time for bathing in Ganga and donating
According to religious beliefs, taking bath in Brahma Muhurta on Ganga Dussehra is considered very auspicious. On this day, there will be a special auspicious time for bathing and donation from 4.40 am to 5.23 am. Apart from this, bathing and donation can also be done from 12:17 pm to 1:10 pm. It is believed that bathing in the holy river on the day of Ganga Dussehra destroys a person’s sins and infuses positive energy in life. People who cannot reach the river Ganga can take bath by mixing Ganga water in the bathing water at home.
Religious importance of Ganga Dussehra
According to mythology, King Bhagiratha performed rigorous penance for the peace of the souls of his ancestors, after which Mother Ganga descended from heaven to earth. It is said that the sons of King Sagar attained salvation from the waters of Mother Ganga. For this reason, Ganga Dussehra is also called Mokshadayini festival. By bathing in Ganga, chanting, doing penance and donating on this day, one gets manifold virtuous results.
Easy worship method of Ganga Dussehra
On the day of Ganga Dussehra, wake up early in the morning, take bath and wear clean clothes. If possible, take bath in river Ganga. After this, offer water to Sun God and meditate on Mother Ganga. During the puja, offer flowers, Akshat, lamp, incense and white sweets to Mother Ganga. It is believed that worshiping Lord Shiva and Mother Ganga on this day brings special blessings.
What should be donated on Ganga Dussehra?
Special importance of donation has been given on the day of Ganga Dussehra. Donating a pitcher filled with water, fan, umbrella, sattu, fruits, clothes and food on this day is considered auspicious. Donating cold beverages and water to needy people during the summer season also brings virtuous results.
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