Ganga Dussehra 2024: Every year the festival of Ganga Dussehra is celebrated on Jyeshtha Shukla Dashami Tithi. According to the beliefs of Sanatan Dharma, Bhagirath brought Ganga to earth on this day for the salvation of his ancestors. Since then, the tradition of worshiping Maa Ganga and taking a holy dip in it on Ganga Dussehra has been going on. By doing this, the devotees get salvation. Taking a bath in the Ganga and doing charity on the day of Ganga Dussehra is considered extremely auspicious. If you are unable to take a holy dip in the holy river on Ganga Dussehra, then definitely do a small remedy at your home.
What to do if you are unable to take bath in the holy river?
It is not possible for everyone to take bath in the holy river on Ganga Dussehra. Astrologers say that in such a situation, devotees can take bath in cold water at home. Add some Ganga water or basil leaves in the water. After this, start bathing while meditating on Mother Ganga. After bathing, offer water to the Sun God. After this, chant the mantras of Mother Ganga. Then donate to a poor person or a Brahmin as per your capacity.
Glory of Ganga Dussehra
Ganga Dussehra is celebrated on Jyeshtha Shukla Dashami Tithi – It is believed that Ganga descended on earth on this day – Taking bath in Ganga, using Ganga water and donating is especially beneficial on this day – Worshiping Ganga on this day liberates one from sins – A person gets the benefit of Mukti Moksha – This time Ganga Dussehra will be celebrated on 16th June
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Divine Remedies on Ganga Dussehra
On the day of Ganga Dussehra, take a bath in a holy river or river Ganga. Mix ghee with sesame and jaggery and pour it in water or keep it under a Peepal tree. After this, meditate on Mother Ganga and worship her. Chant her mantras. The number of materials used in the worship should be ten. Especially use ten lamps. Donate to ten Brahmins. But the grains given to them should be sixteen handfuls.
Who is Mother Ganga?
Ganga is a river flowing in India. It originates from Gangotri in Uttarakhand. It passes through many important places in India. It is considered extremely sacred in Hinduism. In Hinduism, Ganga river is given the status of mother. It is believed that the water of Ganga gives virtue and destroys sins.
How did Ganga descend?
According to mythology, Ganga lived at the feet of Lord Vishnu. Due to the penance of Bhagirath, Shiva held her in his matted locks. Then Shiva divided his matted locks into seven streams. These streams were Nalini, Hridini, Pavani, Sita, Chakshus, Sindhu and Bhagirathi. Bhagirathi became Ganga and was considered Mokshadayini in Hinduism. She is also called Parvati’s sister at some places. She still resides in Shiva’s matted locks.