Overview of Ganga Dussehra 2025
Ganga Dussehra, a significant Hindu festival, will take place on June 5, 2025. This day marks the descent of Goddess Ganga from the heavens to Earth, an event referred to as 'Gangavataran'. Across India, this festival is observed with deep respect and devotion. Many devotees believe that taking a dip in the sacred Ganga on this day will cleanse them of their sins and grant them spiritual tranquility.
Key Dates and Auspicious Timings for Ganga Dussehra 2025
1. Date of Ganga Dussehra: June 5, 2025 (Thursday)
2. Start of Dashami Tithi: June 4 at 11:54 PM IST
3. End of Dashami Tithi: June 6 at 2:15 AM IST
4. Ganga Dussehra Muhurat: 5:25 AM to 7:40 AM IST
5. Puja Muhurat: 5:30 AM to 6:45 PM IST
6. Hasta Nakshatra: June 5, 3:35 AM to June 6, 6:34 AM IST
7. Vyatipata Yoga: June 5, 9:14 AM to June 6, 10:13 AM IST
Importance of Ganga Dussehra 2025
Ganga Dussehra celebrates the arrival of Goddess Ganga to Earth, where she came to purify the souls of King Bhagirath's ancestors and to cleanse humanity of its sins. According to Hindu lore, King Bhagirath undertook severe penance to bring Ganga down from the heavens. However, her descent was so powerful that it threatened to devastate the Earth, prompting Lord Shiva to catch her in his hair to mitigate the impact.
It is widely believed that bathing in the Ganges on this day absolves individuals of their sins, dispels negativity, and fosters spiritual growth.
Rituals and Puja Vidhi for Ganga Dussehra 2025
Essential Rituals and Puja Vidhi for Ganga Dussehra 2025:
Holy Bathing: Devotees traditionally take a holy dip in the Ganges at dawn to purify themselves. Those unable to reach the river can bathe at home using a few drops of Ganga water.
Pitra Puja: This day is particularly auspicious for honoring ancestors. Rituals such as tarpan, pind daan, shraddh, and deep daan are performed to seek blessings for the departed souls.
Lighting Lamps: In the evening, lighting a lamp in memory of ancestors beneath a Peepal tree is believed to bring blessings to the family.
Ganga Aarti: A grand Ganga Aarti is conducted in the evenings, where devotees gather at sacred riverbanks like Varanasi, Haridwar, and Prayagraj to pray and offer flowers to the river goddess.
Chants and Offerings: Rituals include reciting hymns such as Pitru Chalisa, along with offerings of black sesame seeds and white flowers.
