Know Ganga Dussehra 2023 ?

Ganga Dussehra 2023 ?

The holy festival of Ganga Dussehra is celebrated on the tenth day of Shukla Paksha of Jyestha month.  This time Ganga Dussehra is being celebrated on 30 May 2023.

What is Ganga Dussehra festival ?

Ganga Dussehra is a Hindu festival celebrated on the Dashami (10th day) of Shukla Paksha in the Hindu calendar month Jyestha. It is believed that on this day the river Ganga descended from heaven to earth. The festival is celebrated by Hindus all over the world, but it is especially important in India, where the Ganges is considered a sacred river.

There are many different ways to celebrate Ganga Dussehra

Some people go to the river Ganga to bathe in its water. Others visit temples dedicated to the Ganges. Still others pray to the Ganges at home.

 Some of the common rituals and traditions associated with Ganga Dussehra are as follows:

It is believed that taking a bath in the Ganges washes away one's sins and brings good luck.

One can do this by lighting a diya (lamp) and praying to the Ganges.

You can donate food or clothes to help the people living near the Ganga.

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