The Ganga is regarded as one of the nation’s most fortunate rivers as goddess Ganga is worshipped on this auspicious day because it is thought that on the day of Ganga Saptami, the goddess descends to earth to bless her devotees. Every year, on the Saptami Tithi of Shukla Paksha in the Hindu month of Vaisakha, people commemorate Ganga Saptami. In order to obtain the blessings of Goddess Ganga, worshippers swarm the banks of the Ganga River on this day to perform puja and take a holy dip.
According to Hindu mythology, the day of Ganga Dussehra is when the Ganges are said to have descended on Earth. Lord Shiva grabbed her in his hair to stop her from washing away the Earth and to lessen her violent descent. The Ganges was then freed by Lord Shiva, enabling her to carry out her duty of cleansing Bhagiratha’s forefathers’ cursed souls.
Date and time
Ganga Saptami this year will be observed on May 14, according to Drik Panchang. On May 14, Ganga Saptami Madhyahna Muhurat is scheduled from 10:56 AM to 1:39 PM.
Significance
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One of the nation’s most respected rivers is the Ganga. People think that bathing in the Ganga’s sacred rivers can atone for their sins and improve their outlook on life. This day is marked with unique pujas held in numerous locations, including Haridwar, Rishikesh, and Triveni Sangam. Jahnu Saptami is observed on the same day as Ganga Saptami.
How to celebrate?
On this day, devotees begin their day early by taking a holy bath in the Ganga River. After that, they ignite a diya and let it drift downstream. They also present goddess Ganga with sweets and garlands. A special aarti is conducted in the evening to ask Goddess Ganga for her blessings. Deep Daan is the name of the evening ritual in which people offer diya to Goddess Ganga. The destitute and impoverished get donations of clothing, food and water. While seated on the Ganga banks, devotees also recite the mantras Panchakshari and Maha Mrityunjaya.
