Ganga Dussehra 2025: A Day To Purify Your Soul

Ganga is the most sacred river in India, and just taking a dip in it washes away all our sins. Ganga Dussehra is celebrated every year for the arrival of Goddess Ganga from heaven to Earth. Let’s read more about this.

Ganga Dussehra 2025 Date & Muhurat

• Date: June 5, 2025 (Thursday)
• Ganga Dussehra snan muhrat: June 5, 2025 (4:00 AM- 7:00 AM)
• Dashami Tithi Begins –  June 4, 2025 (11:54 PM) 
• Dashami Tithi Ends – June 6, 2025 (2:15 AM)

Connection Between Ganga Dussehra And Planetary Energies

The Planetary alignments on Ganga Dussehra 2025 have great astrological significance. The day is perfect for gaining purity, blessings and moksha.

• The Sun’s transit in Gemini is an ideal time to perform religious activities and seek blessings. Also, the combined occurrence of Ravi yog and Siddhi yog will lead to many positive outcomes. 
• The transit of Venus, Rahu, and Ketu will bring positive changes in everyone’s life, especially for Aries, Virgo, and Gemini. They will experience happiness, success, and financial growth. 

Also, chant Ganga Ji Ki Aarti and purify your soul

Ganga Dussehra: Mythology Associated

A mythological story is related to the origin of the Ganga goddess from heaven to earth. Below is the story:

1. Bhagiratha And His Wish 

A King named Bhagiratha worshipped Lord Brahma through meditation and prayer. Pleased by his devotion, Lord Brahma wanted to grant him a boon. Bhagiratha asked for the presence of Goddess Ganga on Earth, who lived in Brahma Ji’s pot. 

2. The Purity of the Ganga Goddess 

Bhagiratha asked so because he wanted his dead ancestors to gain moksha by touching the Ganga river. Lord Brahma agreed to this. But became worried whether Earth would be able to survive Ganga’s great force and weight. 

3. Ganga Dussehra and Lord Shiva

Lord Shiva was called to solve this problem, and he let Goddess Ganga flow through his hair on the earth, lessening its intensity and power. This is how the Ganga goddess came to the Earth, making it a pure place. 

Astrological Significance of Taking a Holy Dip on Ganga Dussehra 

Taking a holy dip in the Ganges also holds spiritual and astrological significance. Some of them are mentioned below:

• Washes your sins: It’s said that taking ten dips in the Ganga washes away all your sins. It purifies your soul, heals your body and frees you from past and present life’s sins. 
• Way to moksha: Bathing in the Ganges also leads to moksha. Ashes of dead bodies are also shed in the Ganga for the peace of the soul.
• Importance in Hinduism: Ganges holds great importance at occasions like Kartik Purnima, Kumbh, Makar Sankranti, etc. 
• Gains Positivity: It also helps one to get rid of negativity and gain all positive energy to have a fresh start. 

Ganga Dussehra Puja Rituals With Astrology Tips

On Ganga Dussehra 2025, one can gain purity and blessings by worshipping the Ganga Goddess through the list of rituals given below:

1. Puja Rituals 

• Those living where the river Ganga flows should go to the bank of the river Ganga. 
• Take a holy dip in the river, ideally 10 times. 
• Light a diya or agarbatti and offer fruits and flowers to Ganga Mata. 
• One can also light camphor (kapur) on a beetle leaf (paan) and let it float on the river.
• Chant mantras in the praise of Ganga Maa and perform meditation
• Also, bring some holy water home and purify your temple and house.
• Those worshipping at home can bathe early in the morning and perform the same rituals by worshipping Gangajal in a sacred pot. 

Mantra

|| ऊं नमो गंगायै विश्वरूपिण्यै नारायण्यै नमो नम: ||

||Om Namo Gangaayai Visvarupini Narayani Namo Namah ||

Meaning: I bow to you, Ganga Goddess, the universal form and beloved of Narayan, I again pray to you.

Benefit: This mantra will help you purify your soul and seek blessings from the goddess Ganga.

Also Read: Ganga Mata ki Chalisa

2. Fasting Rituals 

• Get up early in the morning and take a bath.
• Go to the Ganga Ghat and take a holy dip. 
• Offer prayers and chant mantras in the praise of Ganga Mata.
• Visit the temple and take part in the Bhajans.
• Meditate for a while and feel the presence of Ganga Maa.
• Keeping a full day or partial fast. 
• Consume only a satvik meal.
• Once you finish the Ganga Aarti in the evening, you can break your fast. 

3. Astrology Tips 

• Make sure that your house is clean, and ensure you clean the idol of lord Shani.
• One can donate the following ten things (Foodgrains, fruits, clothes, suhaag material, water, ghee, oil, salt, sugar and gold) for success and wealth.
• Feed black dogs or animals and wear a Gomed gemstone to please and balance Rahu’s energy.
• Wear a cat’s eye gemstone, rudraksha or place a ketu yantra to avoid the negative impact of Ketu.

Ganga Dussehra: Celebration Across India

The Ganga Dussehra is celebrated with great devotion throughout the country. Especially in the regions of Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Uttarakhand and West Bengal, where the Ganga River flows. 

• Ganga Dussehra Haridwar: Special puja and aarti happen in Har ki Pauri ghat, thousands of devotees come to take a holy bath.
• Ganga Dashahara Varanasi: A Huge fanfare is conducted near the Dashashwamedh Ghat. Deep daan is a very famous ritual that happens on that day.
• Ganga Dussehra in Gangotri temple: This is the origin point of the Ganges. A special puja is conducted on this day with a large crowd.

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