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The holy festival of Ganga Dussehra has a very strong and unique place in Sanatan culture and Hindu religion. According to religious and mythological beliefs, this is the same holy day when Mother Ganga, pleased with the rigorous penance of King Bhagiratha, flowed from heaven into the hair of Lord Shiva and from there to the earth. This great festival is celebrated every year on the tenth day of Shukla Paksha of Jyeshtha month.
this time year 2026 This festival is going to be very special and unique, because this year in the month of Jyestha ‘Adhik Maas’ (Malamas) Fitted to. Generally, under strict rules, main festivals and Manglik festivals are not celebrated during Adhik Maas, but according to the scriptures, the festival of Ganga Dussehra can be celebrated with full devotion even in Adhik Maas. This is the reason that this year this festival will be celebrated across the country on the tenth day of Jyeshtha Adhik month, on which day Hasta Nakshatra and Ravi Yoga A very rare and auspicious coincidence is also taking place.
10 serious sins can be eradicated just by bathing
According to Sanskrit grammar, ‘Dash’ means number ten (10) and ‘Hara’ means to completely destroy or remove. There is a strong belief in mythological texts that taking a devotional bath in the holy river Ganga on this auspicious date can save a person’s life. 10 types of serious sins Are completely destroyed. Among these sins:
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3 physical sins: Unconscious actions of the body.
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4 verbal sins: Faults caused by speech or harsh words.
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3 mental sins: Includes bad or malicious thoughts originating within the mind.
On this auspicious occasion, major historical pilgrimage places of the country like Haridwar, Varanasi (Banaras), Rishikesh and Prayagraj A grand and supernatural Ganga Aarti is organized at the holy ghats. At these ghats, lakhs of devotees from India and abroad take a deep dip of faith and enjoy the fairs.
Ganga Dussehra 2026: Date and auspicious time of bathing and donation
In Sanatan Dharma, which follows the strict rules of Udaya Tithi, the exact date of worship and bath this year has been determined as follows:
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Start of Dashami Tithi: monday, 25 may 2026 in the morning at 04:30 From.
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End of Dashami Tithi: Tuesday, 26 May 2026 in the morning at 05:10 till.
Rule of Udaya Tithi: Since the sunrise of Dashami Tithi is on 25th May, all the strict rituals of holy Ganga bath, Arghya, puja-archana and Maha-donation are mainly performed as per the strict principles of Udaya Tithi. 25 May 2026 (Monday) Will be conducted across the country.
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Religious scholars and experts in astrology clearly believe that due to Ravi Yoga being formed this time. “Tenfold Charity” The fruit of (ten types of special donations) has increased infinitely. Donating as per one’s capacity on this day brings happiness, prosperity, mental peace and strong financial stability in the family. Some of the major donations mentioned in the scriptures suitable for this season are as follows:
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Pot filled with water: In the scorching heat of Jyeshtha, filling an earthen pitcher with cold water and donating it to a thirsty or needy person calms the planetary defects of the horoscope and provides mental peace.
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Umbrella and hand fan: Donating an umbrella and a hand fan made of bamboo or cotton cloth to protect from the scorching sun reduces the major problems and tough struggles going on in life.
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The great virtue of donating food: Providing pure grains or food to the hungry and poor is considered the greatest religion. According to the scriptures, by donating food on this day, the stores in the house are always full.
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Slipper, shoes and cotton garments: By gifting shoes and slippers to protect the feet and light cotton clothes to cover the body to passers-by or the needy, the difficult obstacles coming in the path of luck are automatically removed.
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Donation of sweet things: Donating sweet items like jaggery, sugar or sugar candy brings sweetness in speech and makes your social relations strong and strong.
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Soft Foods (Sattu and Watermelon): In this scorching summer season, donating seasonal fruits that cool the body like watermelon, melon and roasted gram sattu is considered the best and most virtuous.
On this holy festival of Ganga Dussehra, remember Mother Ganga and follow the rules with complete purity, so that all the negative energy is destroyed from your life and positivity is infused.