The spiritually significant Hindu festival of Ganga Dussehra 2025 commemorates the earthly descent of Maa Ganga. The auspicious festival will be celebrated this year on Thursday, June 5, 2025. Across India, devotees, particularly in Haridwar, Varanasi, Prayagraj, and Rishikesh, perform pujas for blessings and moksha and take a sacred dip in the Ganges to wash away sins.
Ganga Dussehra 2025 Tithi & Muhurat
| Event | Start Date & Time | End Date & Time |
| Dashami Tithi | June 4, 2025 – 11:54 PM | June 6, 2025 – 2:15 AM |
| Hasta Nakshatra | June 5, 2025 – 3:35 AM | June 6, 2025 – 6:34 AM |
| Vyatipata Yoga | June 5, 2025 – 9:14 AM | June 6, 2025 – 10:13 AM |
These timings are based on the Hindu Panchang and are considered auspicious for performing rituals associated with Ganga Dussehra 2025.
Ganga Dussehra 2025 Puja Vidhi (पूजा विधि)
On Ganga Dussehra, performing puja results in the Goddess Ganga’s blessings and liberation from the ten sins (दश पाप). This is the detailed puja vidhi:
1) Early Morning Snan:
Make a holy dip (गंगा स्नान) in the Ganges or at home with Ganga Jal diluted in water.
2) Sankalp (संकल्प)
Decide to keep the vrat and ask Maa Ganga for her blessings.
3) Set Up Puja:
Put an idol or picture of Maa Ganga there.
Present Ganga Jal, incense, fruits, white flowers, and a deepak.
Chant the Ganga Ashtak or Ganga Stotra while lighting a diya.
4) Mantra Japa:
Say the following aloud: “ॐ नमः शिवाय गंगे नमः.” 108 times.
The Dashahara Stotra can also be chanted.
5) Aarti and Bhog:
Offer bhog (fruits, milk, and sweets), conduct aarti, and disperse prasad.
Ganga Dussehra 2025 Vrat Rules (व्रत नियम)
Keep a phalahar vrat or nirjala vrat (fast without water).
Avoid negativity, lies, and rage; instead, act and think with purity.
Throughout the day, engage in bhajans, prayers, and scripture readings
of the Ganga Mahatmya.
Daan Punya on Ganga Dussehra 2025 (दान पुण्य)
Giving on Ganga Dussehra is thought to bring ten times as many blessings. The most auspicious things to donate are as follows:
- Earthen pots filled with water (जल से भरे घड़े)
- Umbrella (छाता)
- Hand fan (पंखा)
- Clothes and shoes
- Fruits, sweets, and jaggery
- Dakshina to the poor or Brahmins
Additionally, you can sponsor puja at the Ganga Ghats in your name or make a donation to Gau Seva or Ganga Aarti.
Benefits of Observing Ganga Dussehra 2025
- Forgives sins for ten lifetimes.
- gives mental peace and removes barriers.
- guarantees the blessings of prosperity, health, and moksha.
- The ideal time for charity and Pitru tarpan
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Final Thought
Not only is Ganga Dussehra 2025 a religious occasion, but it’s also a fantastic chance to connect with Maa Ganga’s divine energy and cleanse your soul. Every small act performed with devotion, whether through snan, puja, vrat, or daan, can result in a great deal of punya.
FAQ’s
When is Ganga Dussehra 2025, and what is its significance?
Ganga Dussehra will be celebrated on Thursday, June 5, 2025. It marks the day when Maa Ganga descended to Earth. Taking a dip in the Ganga on this day is believed to wash away sins and grant moksha. People worship Maa Ganga with puja and prayers at various holy ghats.
Are there any fasting (vrat) rules for Ganga Dussehra?
Yes, you can keep either a phalahar vrat (fruit-based) or a nirjala vrat (without water). Avoid anger, lying, and negative actions. Spend the day doing bhajans, prayers, and reading sacred texts like Ganga Mahatmya.
What is the best time (Tithi & Muhurat) to perform Ganga Dussehra puja in 2025?
Dashami Tithi: June 4, 2025, at 11:54 PM to June 6, 2025, at 2:15 AM
Hasta Nakshatra: June 5, 2025, at 3:35 AM to June 6, 2025, at 6:34 AM
Vyatipata Yoga: June 5, 2025, at 9:14 AM to June 6, 2025, at 10:13 AM
These are considered very auspicious for taking a holy dip and performing rituals.
