Ganga Dussehra 2022- History and Significance

Saloni Gusain | Updated: Jun 9, 2022 18:09 IST

Ganga Dussehra 2022: India looks brighter and more cheerful on this day. The Ganga Dussehra festival celebrates the descent of Ganga on the earth. It is a day of huge celebrations. People all across India look forward to this day. This year in 2022, the Ganga Dussehra date of celebration is 9th June. It is celebrated every year a day before Nirjala Ekadashi. Sometimes, the two days are observed together.

“..the Ganga is more than a river. She is the Holy Mother. She is Ganga Ma.”

Ronald Barrett

“ Those who bathe at Ganga at least once in its pure water are protected from thousands of dangers forever and get rid of sins of generations and are purified immediately”

Brahmanandpuranam

We all know that Ganga is a holy river. People worship it all the year. So what makes this day so special? This day is a huge worship event. All the people in India unite and worship Ganga. Ganga Dussehra is a day to forget all the grudges and come together on this holy occasion.

NameGanga Dussehra Festival
SignificanceTo celebrate the descend of Ganga on Earth
Date of celebrationbefore Nirjala Ekadashi
Ganga Dussehra 2022 date9th June
Puja Timing8:21 PM (June 9)- 7:25 AM (June 10)

History and Significance of Ganga Dussehra Festival

Ganga Aarti

If we look into Hindu mythology, there is a reason that makes this festival auspicious. King Bhagirath prayed to Brahma to purify his ancestor’s soul. Eventually, this would give them salvation. Lord Brahma asked the king to pray to Lord Shiva instead. Lord Shiva listened to the king’s prayers and brought Ganga to the earth. The Ganga river brought life to people around it. Hence, we celebrate this festival.

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Ganga Dussehra Festival Rituals

  • The devotees take dips in the river
  • People who are able to donate, do so to charity boxes
  • All the devotees go to the Ghats of Allahabad, Haridwar, Garhmukteshwar, Varanasi, and Rishikesh
  • A huge number of devotees worship the Ganga Goddess
  • Ganga Aarti is organized
  • This year, the Ganga Puja will take place from 8:21 PM (June 9)- 7:25 AM (June 10)

We hope this article was interesting. If you have any questions, feel free to ask them in the comments below.

Ganga Dussehra 2022 FAQs

When is Ganga Dussehra celebrated?

Ganga Dussehra is celebrated a day before Nirjala Ekadashi.

When is Ganga Dussehra this year in 2022?

This year, Ganga Dussehra is on the 9th of June 2022.

What is the significance of Ganga Dussehra?

The Ganga Dussehra festival celebrates the descent of Ganga on the earth. It is said that Lord Shiva brought Ganga to earth to purify the souls of King Bhagirath’s ancestors.

What is the pooja timing for Ganga Dussehra?

The pooja timing for Ganga Dussehra is 8:21 PM (June 9)- 7:25 AM (June 10).

How is Ganga Dussehra celebrated?

All the devotees go to the Ghats of Allahabad, Haridwar, Garhmukteshwar, Varanasi, and Rishikesh. There are huge pujas organized all across India.

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