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News India Live, Digital Desk: Today is 23 April 2026, Thursday. Today is a very special day in Hindu religion because the great festival of ‘Ganga Saptami’ is being celebrated today. On the seventh day of Shukla Paksha of Vaishakh month, Mother Ganga descended from heaven in the locks of Lord Shiva’s hair, that is why it is also worshiped as ‘Ganga Janmotsav’. Bathing in holy rivers and donating on this day gives eternal results. Let us know the auspicious and inauspicious time and special yoga according to today’s calendar.
Ganga Saptami: When Jhanvi was called Mother Ganga
According to mythology, when Ganga ji was coming from heaven to earth, the hermitage of sage Jahnu got submerged due to her speed. Enraged, the sage drank the entire Ganga. Later, on the request of the gods, he again released Ganga from his ear, due to which Ganga was named ‘Jhanvi’. Taking bath in the Ganga today destroys the ‘tenfold’ sins. If you cannot go to the banks of Ganga, then take bath at home by mixing some Ganga water in the bathing water.
Today’s Almanac (23 April 2026, Thursday)
Date: Vaishakh, Shukla Paksha, Saptami (up to 01:24 pm, thereafter Ashtami)
constellation: Punarvasu (up to 05:48 pm, followed by Pushya)
sum: Dhriti (up to 09:12 pm, thereafter Shool)
Karan: Gar (till 01:24 pm, thereafter commercial)
wise: Thursday (Thursday)
Moon sign: Cancer
Auspicious and inauspicious time (special time of today)
In astrology, ‘Abhijeet Muhurat’ is considered best for auspicious works, whereas auspicious works should be avoided during ‘Rahukaal’.
Abhijeet Muhurat: From 11:54 am to 12:46 pm.
Amrit Kaal: From 03:15 to 04:58 in the afternoon.
Rahukaal: From 01:58 pm to 03:36 pm. (Auspicious works are prohibited at this time)
Gulik period: From 09:05 to 10:43 in the morning.
Today’s special remedy: for wealth and health
Today is a rare coincidence of Thursday and Ganga Saptami.
Worship of Lord Vishnu: Today wear yellow clothes and offer yellow flowers to Lord Vishnu.
Deepdan: In the evening, donate a lamp for Mother Ganga in a holy river or in the temple of your home.
Benefits of Pushya Nakshatra: Pushya Nakshatra will start after 05:48 pm, which is considered extremely auspicious for shopping and starting new works.