Ganga Dussehra is a sacred festival of Hinduism, which is celebrated as the descent on the land of the Ganges river. On this day, devotees take a bath in the Ganges, perform charity and atone for their sins. It is believed that ten types of sins are destroyed by bathing and donating the Ganges on the Ganges Dussehra, so this day is very important from religious point of view. But do you know that on this auspicious day, the donation of certain things is considered taboo? If these things are donated, it can cause a huge crisis rather than virtue.
What is Ganga Dussehra?
Ganga Dussehra is celebrated every year on the Dashami date of Shukla Paksha of Jyeshtha month. According to mythological beliefs, on this day, Maa Ganga descended from heaven to earth. Bathing in the Ganges on this day gives freedom from all sins. Also, people keep fast, worship and donate to the needy.
Importance of charity
In Hinduism, charity is considered to be the act of great virtue, especially on pilgrimages and on holy occasions, the donation is many times fruitful. But not everything is donated. There are some things that are forbidden to donate and if they are donated, then a mountain of troubles can break in life.
Do not donate these things on Ganga Dussehra
Iron items
Donating iron items on a holy day like Ganga Dussehra is considered inauspicious. This can increase the side effects of Rahu-Ketu and Saturn and can cause obstacles in life.
Black clothes or stuff
Black clothes or any black colored items should not be donated on this day. It can attract negative energy and increase sorrows in life.
Pointed objects (such as knife, scissors)
Donating sharp or sharp objects can cause bitterness in relationships and maintains tension in the house. It can also cause home tribulation.
Salt and oil
Donating salt and mustard oil on Ganga Dussehra is considered taboo. It invites physical and mental distress.
Jutchy
Donating any item that is already used or is used, it is not only considered unholy but it can lead to sin in place of virtue.
What to do on this day?
Donating white clothes, clean water, seven grains, sweets, coins, meditation and chanting on Ganga Dussehra is considered good. Also, performing the aarti of Maa Ganga, spraying the Ganges water and cleaning the house brings positive energy.
conclusion
Ganga Dussehra is a day when bathing, charity and worship done properly can erase the sins of life and pave the way for happiness and prosperity. But a little mistake can be overwhelming. Therefore, take special precautions on this day and donate only auspicious things. Otherwise, you may have to be a part of sin inadvertently instead of virtue.
