In the Sanatan tradition, the holy festival of Ganga Dussehra is considered to have great religious and spiritual importance. It is believed that on this holy day, whichever devotee worships and remembers Mother Ganga with full devotion, all the sins committed unknowingly are washed away and the path to salvation is paved in life. This year this holy festival of Ganga Dussehra 25 May 2026, Monday Is falling to.
Zee News According to, since this festival of Ganga Dussehra falls during the harsh and scorching heat of the month of Jyeshtha, on this day, special dishes and things are offered to Mother Ganga which are completely cooling in nature. According to religious scriptures, offering correct and sattvik bhog to the mother during puja brings happiness, prosperity and inner peace in the house.
5 main and cool foods that please Mother Ganga
In this summer season, there is an old and strict tradition of offering offerings to Mother Ganga mainly of the following things:
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Traditional offering of Sattu: Offering Sattu made from barley or gram to Mother Ganga on the day of Ganga Dussehra is considered very good and beneficial. For this, small laddus are prepared by adding a little pure desi ghee and sugar or jaggery to Sattu. This offering provides intense coolness to both body and mind during the summer season. Donating this Sattu after puja also gives auspicious results.
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Fresh seasonal fruits (especially melon): In this season, nature gives us many fruits which are rich in water. At the time of worship, seasonal fruits like watermelon, melon and mango must be offered to Mother Ganga. In religious beliefs, melon is considered to be the most favorite fruit of Mother Ganga, the tradition of offering it is centuries old.
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Sugar candy, butter and white sweets: Mother Ganga loves white colored things very much. Therefore, on this day, Kadak Kheer prepared from milk, rice and makhana is offered. Apart from this, you can also offer cashew katli, white rasgulla or sugar candy and butter directly to your mother. This gives the blessing of mental peace.
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Desi Ghee Malpua: In many areas of North India, there is a strong tradition of offering Malpua made in pure desi ghee on the special occasion of Ganga Dussehra. It is believed that by offering this sweet food, all the tough troubles and financial obstacles of life go away.
While offering food, keep this special rule of number ’10’ in mind.
According to religious texts, Mother Ganga had descended from heaven to earth on the day of Jyeshtha Shukla Dashami. This is the reason why in worshiping Mother Ganga number ’10’ It is considered to have a very strict and special importance. If you are performing puja on this day, following the rules given below increases the results of your puja manifold:
| Worship material | prescribed hard number | Correct method after puja |
| Deepak (Diyas) | light 10 lamps | Donate a lamp to Ganga Ghat or home temple |
| Malpua / Laddu | Offer in number of 10 | After the puja is over, distribute it among the needy. |
| seasonal fruits | Offer 10 fruits | donate respectfully to brahmins or the poor |
While offering any food or material to Mother Goddess, try to ensure that their number is at least 10. After completion of the puja, meditate on Mother Ganga with folded hands and sincerely seek forgiveness from the mistakes, shortcomings and sins committed unknowingly in your life. Only after this distribute the Prasad among the people.
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