- By Kashish Rai
- Wed, 30 Apr 2025 02:32 PM (IST)
- Source:JND
Ganga Saptami 2025: Ganga Jayanti or Ganga Pujan is dedicated to the worship of the river goddess Ganga. This sacred day marks the birth anniversary of Goddess Ganga as per the Hindu legends. Devotees celebrate Ganga Saptami on the seventh day of Shukla Paksha in the Vaishakh month. On this sacred day, special pujas and prayers are performed at prominent pilgrimage centres along the River Ganga, including Triveni Sangam in Allahabad and Rishikesh. Thousands of devotees converge to worship the river, asking for blessings and purification. The festival is observed with immense fervour and devotion, particularly in the northern Indian states, where the River Ganga is revered as a sacred entity.
Check out all the significant details regarding the date, time, shubh muhurat, significance and rituals associated with this sacred day below:
Ganga Saptami 2025: Date And Time
- Ganga Saptami 2025 Date: 03rd May 2025, Saturday
- Saptami Tithi Begins: 07:51 AM, May 03, 2025
- Saptami Tithi Ends: 07:18 AM, May 04, 2025
- Ganga Saptami 2025 Madhyahna Kaal: 10:58 AM to 01:38 PM
Ganga Saptami 2025: Shubh Muhurat
- Brahma Muhurat: 04:13 AM to 04:56 AM
- Abhijit Muhurat: 11:52 AM to 12:45 PM
- Amrit Kaal: 10:13 AM to 11:47 AM
- Tri Pushkara Yog: 07:51 AM to 12:34 PM
- Ravi Yog: 05:39 AM to 12:34 PM
Ganga Saptami 2025: Significance
The legend and importance of Ganga Saptami are mentioned in ancient Hindu texts like the Padma Purana, Brahma Purana and Narada Purana. Goddess Ganga is believed to have descended on Earth for the first time on the day of Ganga Dussehra, according to mythological traditions. Sage Jahnu, however, once swallowed up Ganga's water in rage. Following the intervention of Gods and King Bhagiratha, Sage Jahnu let loose Ganga again on Vaishakha Shukla Paksha Saptami. From that time on, this day becomes the rebirth day of Goddess Ganga as well as called Jahnu Saptami. That is why Goddess Ganga is lovingly referred to as Jahnavi, the child of Rishi Jahnu.
The River Ganga has a sacred place in the hearts of Hindus all over India. Ganga Saptami celebrations are especially grand in areas where the Ganga and its tributaries flow through. Devotees pray to Goddess Ganga with utmost devotion and take sacred dips in the river, believing it to cleanse the soul and erase all sin. Pilgrimages to Haridwar, Varanasi, and Allahabad are on during this time, with special pujas and rituals performed.
Most Hindus also want to be cremated along the River Ganga in order to achieve moksha, or salvation. Astrologically, Ganga Saptami is very auspicious, particularly for those who are under Mangal (Mars) influence and they are recommended to worship Goddess Ganga on this day in a bid to gain relief and blessings.
River Ganga, affectionally known as Ganga Maiya by the devotees is one of most revered water bodies in the Hindu faith who is believed to wash off sins of the devotees. (Image Source: Canva)
Ganga Saptami 2025: Rituals
Worshipers offer deep and garland to the sacred River Ganga and participate actively in the renowned Ganga Aarti, which is particularly significant. The Ganga Aarti is conducted at various ghats, drawing millions of worshipers from all over India who visit to obtain blessings and enjoy the divine ambiance.
Following the Ganga Aarti, saints walk around the lamp to all the people present. The devotees place their down-turned hands over the flame and lift their palms to their foreheads, indicating purification and acceptance of divine favours. In the ritual, diyas and flowers are also offered to the river, making a captivating scene as they float on the holy waters with the prayers and wishes of the believers.
On Ganga Saptami, the ritual of Deepadan is also undertaken with immense dedication. Great fairs are conducted along the banks of the rivers, attracting pilgrims and visitors. The devotees also regard it extremely auspicious to read the Ganga Sahasranam Stotram and recite the Gayatri Mantra on this divine day to acquire spiritual growth, peace and eradication of sins.
(Disclaimer: This content includes advice providing generic information only. It is in no way a substitute for qualified spiritual or astrological opinion. Always consult a specialist for more information before adopting any measures.)
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