Ganga Dussehra 2025: In the Ayodhya Kand of Shri Ramcharit Manas, Goswami Tulsidas ji has described the life-giving mother Ganga by saying that 'Gang Sakal Mud Mangal Moola, Sab Sukh Karani Harni Sab Soola.' That is, Ganga ji is the root of all joy and auspiciousness. She is the one who gives all the happiness and removes all the pain. It is said in the Puranas that after years of penance, King Bhagirath succeeded in bringing Ganga to earth on the day of Jyeshtha Shukla Dashami. The glory and importance of Ganga have been described in all the texts like Indian scriptures, Puranas Upanishads, etc. Ganga has been a symbol of Indian culture and the capital of faith for thousands of years. It is said in the scriptures that the water of Ganga is Amrit and Mokshadayini.

"Ganga Dussehra" is an important festival in Hinduism which is dedicated to the worship of the River Ganga. This festival is celebrated on the Dashami date of Shukla Paksha of the Hindu month Jyeshtha. On this auspicious occasion, the descent of Ganga from heaven to earth is commemorated. Devotees gather on the banks of the river, take a holy dip, perform rituals, and pray for blessings. It is believed that bathing in the Ganga on this day washes away sins and fulfills desires. The festival also highlights the importance of preserving and protecting the Ganga, which holds immense spiritual and cultural significance in Hinduism.

The day when Goddess Ganga was brought to earth by King Bhagirath from the water pot of Brahma, the creator of the universe, is known as Ganga Dussehra. Before her incarnation on earth, the river Ganga was part of heaven. On the day of Ganga Dussehra, devotees worship Goddess Ganga take a dip in the Ganga, and organize charity, fasting, bhajans, and Ganga aarti. It is believed that worshipping Maa Ganga on this day will bring the infinite blessings of Lord Vishnu.

In Hinduism, Ganga has been given the status of Mother Goddess. It is believed that when Maa Ganga descended from heaven to earth, it was the tenth day of the Shukla Paksha of Jyeshtha month, since then this date has been celebrated as Ganga Dussehra. It is believed that for about 32 days, the river Ganga kept roaming in the matted locks of Lord Shiva. Then on the tenth day of the Shukla Paksha of Jyeshtha month, Lord Shiva opened one of his matted locks and the river Ganga descended on earth. King Bhagirath made a way for Ganga ji through the difficult paths of the Himalayas to the plains. After this, King Bhagirath liberated his ancestors by offering water to them. Bhagirath's ancestors got salvation and since then Ganga ji has been flowing uninterrupted on earth. In the present times, a person living a material life should worship Maa Ganga to get rid of the sins that are committed knowingly or unknowingly. It means that whoever has committed sins and who repents for his actions and wants to get rid of, he must worship Maa Ganga with a true heart.

According to the Vedic calendar, the Dashami date of Shukla Paksha of Jyeshtha month will start on June 04 at 11:54 pm and the next day i.e. on June 06, the date will end at 02:15 am. Thus, Ganga Dussehra will be celebrated on June 05.

According to astrological calculations, a rare combination of Ravi and Siddhi Yoga is being formed on Ganga Dussehra. Ravi's Yoga will remain throughout the day. This will benefit the seeker in health. At the same time, Siddhi Yoga will remain till 09:14 am. This will fulfill all the wishes and give auspicious results in life.

Importance of Ganga Dussehra

There is a religious belief about Ganga Dussehra that on this day Maa Ganga descended from heaven to earth. On Ganga Dussehra, one must take a bath in the holy river Ganga. If it is not possible for you to do so, then you should take a bath at home by adding Gangajal to the water. On this day, Maa Ganga is worshipped.

Donate these things on Ganga Dussehra

On the festival of Ganga Dussehra, donating to the poor and needy people has special importance. It is said that the number of things to be donated on Ganga Dussehra should be 10. On this day, you can donate 10 fruits, 10 fans, 10 jugs, 10 umbrellas, or 10 portions of food.

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