Ganga Dussehra 2026 Shubh Muhurat: Ganga Dussehra has special significance in Hindu religion. According to mythological beliefs, on this auspicious day, Mother Ganga had descended from heaven to earth. Every year, the tenth day of Shukla Paksha of Jyeshtha month is celebrated as Ganga Dussehra. By bathing in holy rivers and donating on this day, all the sins of a person are washed away and one attains salvation. this year Ganga Dussehra There is some confusion among people regarding the exact date of whether it is on 25th May or 26th May. Let us know about the exact date according to the Panchang, the auspicious time for bathing and the religious significance of this day.
When is Ganga Dussehra 2026? (Ganga Dussehra 2026 Date)
According to the Panchang, the Dashami Tithi of Shukla Paksha of Jyeshtha month will start on 25 May 2026 at 4.28 am. At the same time, Dashami Tithi will end on 26 May 2026 at 5.11 am. In Hindu religion, fasts and festivals are determined on the basis of Udaya Tithi. For this reason, the festival of Ganga Dussehra will be celebrated on Monday, 25 May 2026. In such a situation, it would be auspicious for the devotees to take bath, donate and worship on this day.
When to take bath in Ganga?
Taking bath in Brahma Muhurta on Ganga Dussehra is considered very auspicious. On this day, the time from 4:40 am to 5:23 am will be best for bathing. Apart from this, those who are not able to take bath in the morning, they can also take bath and donate from 12:17 pm to 1:10 pm in the afternoon. It is believed that by taking bath in Ganga on this auspicious day, the virtuous results increase manifold.
Religious significance of Ganga Dussehra
According to religious stories, Mother Ganga, pleased with the harsh penance of King Bhagiratha, descended on earth so that his ancestors could attain salvation. Since then the festival of Ganga Dussehra is celebrated. The meaning of the word Dussehra is considered to be destruction of ten sins. It is said that by taking bath in Ganga on this day, ten types of sins of a person are eliminated and happiness and peace comes in life.
What to do on this day?
On the day of Ganga Dussehra, wake up early in the morning and take bath and if possible take a dip in the river Ganga. If it is not possible to go to Ganga Ghat, then taking bath by mixing Ganga water in the bath water at home is also considered auspicious. After this, worship Mother Ganga, light a lamp and donate to the needy people. Donating water, clothes, fruits, sattu and jaggery on this day is considered especially fruitful.
Keep these things in mind
Maintain purity and positivity in your mind on the day of Ganga Dussehra. Do not insult anyone and avoid anger. There is a religious belief that good deeds done on this day bring happiness and prosperity in a person’s life.
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