The auspicious occasion of Ganga Dussehra is here and different parts of the country will gear up to celebrate the festival today. Ganga Dussehra, also known as ‘Ganga Avatran’ is a popular festival celebrated across the country with great enthusiasm and joy. Ganga Dussehra falls during the Dashami Tithi of Jyeshtha Shukla Paksha and currently falls in May or June. Usually, Ganga Dussehra is celebrated one day before Nirjala Ekadashi but in some years Ganga Dussehra and Nirjala Ekadashi might fall on the same day.

Ganga Dussehra 2023: Date And Shubh Muhurat

This year, the auspicious occasion of Ganga Dussehra will be celebrated on May 30, 2023 (Tuesday). According to Drik Panchang, the Dashami Tithi will begin at 04:19 PM on May 29 and will end at 05:37 PM on May 30, 2023.

Hasta Nakshatra Begins - 08:59 AM on May 30, 2023
Hasta Nakshatra Ends - 10:30 AM on May 31, 2023

Vyatipata Yoga Begins - 01:25 AM on May 31, 2023
Vyatipata Yoga Ends - 12:45 AM on Jun 01, 2023

Ganga Dussehra 2023: Significance

Ganga Dussehra is a joyous occasion that is dedicated to Goddess Ganga. This occasion is celebrated to commemorate the day when Goddess Ganga descended to the Earth to accomplish her mission to purge the cursed souls of Bhagiratha's ancestors. Before coming to Earth, Goddess Ganga used to reside in the Kamandal of Lord Brahma.

According to Drik Panchang, on Ganga Dussehra, devotees worship the holy Ganga river and take a bath in it. Offering charity is considered highly auspicious on Ganga Dussehra. According to popular beliefs, it is believed that holy dip in the Ganges on Ganga Dussehra day can purge all types of sins.

Ganga Dussehra 2023: Celebrations

To celebrate Ganga Dussehra, devotees visit Prayagraj/Allahabad, Garhmukteshwar, Haridwar, Rishikesh and Varanasi to take a holy dip in river Ganga. The celebrations of Ganga Dussehra are a must-experience in the city of Varanasi. Thousands of devotees do Ganga Snan and participate in Ganga Aarti at Dasaswamedh Ghat.

Ganga Dussehra 2023: Puja Vidhi

To celebrate the auspicious occasion of Ganga Dussehra, devotees should wake up early in the morning, take a holy dip in the river Ganges and wear clean clothes. After that one collects all the samagri required to conduct the puja and offer Arghya to God Sun. Now, offer incense sticks and flowers to the deity and start the puja. Chant holy mantras dedicated to Goddess Ganga and God Sun and pray for the good health and prosperity of your family.