In Hinduism, the place of Maa Ganga is considered as the supreme goddess. They have been called Mokshadayini, Sin Vinashini and Punya Pradayini. It is believed that on the day of Ganga Dussehra, Maa Ganga descended on earth. This is the reason that this festival has great importance from religious terms. It is said that bathing in the Ganges on this day purifies the sins of life and the person gets mental, physical and spiritual peace. This festival is not only a symbol of reverence for the river Ganges, but a celebration of humanity, charity and pure feelings. Let us know the date of Ganga Dussehra 2025, yoga, worship method and its spiritual significance.
Ganga Dussehra 2025 date and auspicious yoga
According to mythological beliefs, Maa Ganga descended on the earth in the combination of Dashami Tithi, Hasta Nakshatra and Siddhi Yoga of Shukla Paksha of Jyeshtha month. This sacred festival will be celebrated on 5 June (Thursday) in 2025 this year.
Dashami Tithi Start: On June 4 at 11:54 pm
Dashami Tithi ends: 5 June night at 9:10 pm
Siddhi Yoga: Till 9:14 am
Hasta Nakshatra: All day
Ravi Yoga: Special auspicious
Karan Yoga (Gar and Taitil): till 2:15 pm
In these auspicious yogas, bathing, worshiping, donating and chanting Ganga gives excessive virtue.
Descent of Maa Ganga: came to earth from the penance of Bhagirath
According to mythology, his descendants King Bhagirath did harsh penance to give salvation to the souls of 60,000 sons of King Sagar. Pleased with his penance, Brahma ordered the Ganges to land on the earth, but to handle his velocity, Lord Shiva stopped the Ganges in his jatas and slowly flowed on the earth. After this incident, Ganga came to be called the divine stream emanating from the forehead of Bhagirathi and Shiva.
Worship of Ganga Dussehra
On Ganga Dussehra, devotees worship Maa Ganga with special reverence and devotion. This worship method is as follows:
In the morning, get up in Brahma Muhurta and take a bath. If you are near the Ganges river, take a bath in the Ganges, otherwise take a bath by mixing Ganga water in bath water.
After bathing, anoint deities with Ganga water.
Then meditate on the lamp in front of the statue or picture of the mother Ganga.
Read Ganga Stotra or Ganga Ashtak.
Offer white flowers, milk, akshat, fruits, and sweets to the mother Ganga.
Perform Ganga Aarti and pray for the happiness and peace of the family, liberation of sins and welfare.
After worship, donate food, clothes and money to the poor.
It is believed that ten types of sins are destroyed on this day, so it is called “Dussehra”.
Social and spiritual importance of Ganga Dussehra
The Ganges is not just a river, but a symbol of culture, civilization and faith. The bathing on the Ganges Dussehra purifies both the body and the mind of the person. Donation, restraint, and service have special significance on this festival, which develops a sense of harmony and cooperation in the society.
Ganga Aarti
Om Jai Gange Mata, Shri Jai Gange Mata.
The male who takes care of you, gets the desired fruit.
Your lunar holding your, water would come clean.
Whoever is refuge, you go to the male.
Om Jai Gange Mata ..॥
The stars of son Sagar, know to all the world.
Kripa vision is yours, Tribhuvan pleasant giver
Om Jai Gange Mata ..॥
Once upon a time, you come to Sharanagati.
Erase the tragedy of Yama, find supremeness.
Om Jai Gange Mata ..॥
Aarti Mat Your, who sings the people daily.
The slave finds freeness in the same easily.
Om Jai Gange Mata ..॥
Om Jai Gange Mata, Shri Jai Gange Mata.
The male who takes care of you, gets the desired fruit.
Om Jai Gange Mata, Shri Jai Gange Mata.
conclusion
Ganga Dussehra is not just a religious festival, but an opportunity for self -purification and service. On 5 June 2025, when devotees worship Maa Ganga, that moment will become a medium of spiritual progress and inner peace. On this day, if the mother Ganga is remembered by staying pure by mind, word and deeds, then it is sure that happiness, prosperity and salvation are possible.
