Ganga Saptami 2026: In Sanatan Dharma, Saptami Tithi of Shukla Paksha of Vaishakh month is considered very special. The festival of Ganga Saptami is celebrated on this day. According to mythological beliefs, Mother Ganga descended on earth on this day. Therefore it is also known as Ganga Jayanti. Every year on this festival devotees take bath in Ganga, donate and worship.
There is a religious belief that by bathing and worshiping in Ganga on this day, all the sins of a person are destroyed and the ancestors attain peace. However, this year there is doubt in the minds of people regarding the festival of Ganga Saptami. Some people believe that this year Ganga Saptami will be celebrated on 22nd April. Some people consider it auspicious to celebrate this festival on 23rd April. In such a situation, let us know the exact date of Ganga Saptami. Also know its worship method and importance.
When is Ganga Saptami? (When is Ganga Saptami 2026)
- Saptami Tithi of Krishna Paksha of Vaishakh month will start on 22nd April at 10.50 pm.
- This date will end on April 23 at 08:50 pm.
In such a situation, according to Udaya Tithi, this year the festival of Ganga Saptami will be celebrated on 23 April. On this day devotees can observe fast and worship on Ganga Saptami.
Ganga Saptami Puja Method (Ganga Saptami Puja Method
On the day of Ganga Saptami, wake up early in the morning and take a bath in the Ganga. If this is not possible, then add a little Ganga water to the bathing water at home. After bathing, offer Arghya to the Sun God. Offer flowers, Akshat, incense, lamp and naivedya to Mother Ganga. Chant the mantra ‘Om Namo Gangayai Vishwarupini Narayani Namo Namah’. Donate a lamp on the banks of Ganga in the evening. Purify the house with Ganga water and perform Aarti of Mother Ganga. Donate fruits or other items to needy people.
Importance of Ganga Saptami (Ganga Saptami Significance)
According to religious beliefs, Mother Ganga came to earth pleased with the harsh penance of King Bhagiratha. Lord Shiva had worn it in his locks. So that their high speed can be controlled. Taking bath in river Ganga on this day is considered very auspicious. By taking bath in Ganga on this day, all sins are destroyed.
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