Ganga Dussehra is being celebrated today, May 25, 2026. One of the most prominent Hindu festivals, Ganga Dusshera, is celebrated with great enthusiasm, devotion and fervour. According to Hindu Sanatan Dharma, Ganga Dussehra is celebrated to commemorate the birth anniversary of Goddess Ganga. It is believed that on this auspicious day of Ganga Dussehra, she descended on earth and is celebrated on Dashami Tithi of Shukla Paksha in the month of Jyeshtha.
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When is Ganga Dusshera 2026? Date and Time
Ganga Dussehra is being celebrated on Monday, May 25th.
Dashami Tithi Begins - 04:30 AM on May 25, 2026
Dashami Tithi Ends - 05:10 AM on May 26, 2026
Hasta Nakshatra Begins - 04:08 AM on May 26, 2026
Hasta Nakshatra Ends - 05:56 AM on May 27, 2026
Vyatipata Yoga Begins - 03:11 AM on May 27, 2026
Vyatipata Yoga Ends - 03:25 AM on May 28, 2026
Devotees are advised to take the holy bath early in the morning during Brahma Muhurat or sunrise hours for maximum spiritual benefits. Taking a dip in the sacred Ganga during this period is believed to cleanse sins, bring peace, and attract divine blessings.
Ganga Dussehra 2026: Significance
Ganga Dussehra is one of the most sacred festivals in Hinduism and is dedicated to worshipping Goddess Ganga. The auspicious day celebrates her descent from heaven to Earth. It carries deep spiritual importance for devotees across India.
According to Hindu beliefs, taking a holy dip in the Ganga on this auspicious day helps cleanse sins, remove negativity, and bring inner peace. Devotees offer prayers, perform rituals, and seek blessings for happiness, prosperity, and salvation. From Haridwar and Varanasi to Prayagraj and Rishikesh, thousands of devotees gather on riverbanks to perform puja, charity, and spiritual practices.
Ganga Dussehra 2026: Puja rituals
Wake up early and take a holy bath, preferably in the Ganga river.
Offer water to Lord Surya during sunrise.
Perform pitru tarpan or pind daan to pray for ancestors and seek their blessings.
Spend time in prayer and spiritual healing.
Light a diya near a peepal tree, tulsi plant, or sacred riverbank.
Offer prayers to Maa Ganga by floating a diya in flowing water.
Things to donate on Ganga Dussehra
1. GrainsDonating rice and grains is considered highly auspicious. It is believed to bring prosperity and help reduce past karmic burdens.
2. Water
Setting up a free water stall during summer is seen as a noble act. It symbolizes kindness and is believed to attract positivity and blessings.
3. Earthen pots
Distributing earthen pots to the needy is considered sacred during the summer season. It is associated with abundance and good fortune.
4. Clothes
Donating clothes to the poor and Brahmins on this day is believed to bring peace of mind and remove negative karma.
5. Fruits and sweets
Offering fruits and sweets to underprivileged people, priests, or Brahmins is said to invite spiritual blessings and happiness.
6. Copper vessels
Donating copper utensils on this sacred occasion is believed to reduce the harmful effects of negative planetary influences.
