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Time of India
3 days ago
- General
- Time of India
When is Ganga Dussehra 2025? Date, Time and Significance
Ganga Dussehra 2025: Ganga Dussehra is one of the most important Hindu festivals. This will be commemorated nationwide on June 5, 2024 . In Hinduism, this day has significant religious and spiritual meaning. She is known as the living Goddess, who can be seen and present on earth. In the month of Jyeshtha, on Dashami Tithi of Shukla Paksha, Ganga Dussehra will be celebrated. Ganga Dussehra 2025: Date and Time Dashami Tithi Begins - June 4, 2025 - 11:54 PM Dashami Tithi Ends - June 6, 2025 - 02:15 AM Vyatipata Yoga Begins - June 5, 2025 - 09:14 AM Vyatipata Yoga Ends - June 6, 2025 - 10:13 AM Hasta Nakshatra Begins - June 5, 2025- 3:35 AM Hasta Nakshatra Ends - June 6, 2025 - 06:34 AM Ganga Dussehra 2025: Importance Ganga Dussehra holds a special religious and spiritual significance. This day is commemorated to celebrated the birth anniversary of Goddess Ganga. This day is also known as Gangavataran, which means the day, when Ganga descended on this earth. It is believed that Maa Ganga arrived on the earth on this day. She is the living Goddess, who continues to exist on this planet as a sacred river. In order to seek blessings of Goddess Ganga, devotees take bathe in the Ganga river. It is also believed that bathing in the sacred Ganga river cleanses the body, mind, and soul and relieves people of all negative emotions. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like เทรดทองCFDsกับโบรกเกอร์ที่เชื่อถือได้| เปิดบัญชีวันนี้ IC Markets สมัคร Undo Ganga Dussehra 2025: Puja Vidhi Devotees visit holy places like Haridwar, Prayagraj, Rishikesh and they take bathe in the sacred Ganga river. After praying to Lord Surya, they offer prayers to Gang Maiya by presenting her with flowers, sweets, and even clothing. Devotees come again to the Ganga Ghats in the evening to execute the deep daan ceremony and ignite a diya with desi ghee. To honor the Goddess, devotees take part in Ganga aarti which is performed in evening time and decorate Ganga Ghats with diyas.
India Gazette
4 days ago
- Politics
- India Gazette
Former President Ram Nath Kovind performs Ganga Aarti in Rishikesh, says
Rishikesh (Uttarakhand) [India], May 27 (ANI): Former President Ram Nath Kovind, accompanied by his family, took part in the Ganga Aarti at the Parmarth Niketan Ashram in Rishikesh here on Tuesday evening. The serene event was also attended by Swami Chidanand Saraswati Maharaj, the president of Parmarth Niketan. Speaking to the media, Kovind said, 'It feels very good, every Indian should come here. Whoever comes here feels a spiritual bliss... This river has been flowing for the welfare of people for centuries and gives everything to everyone. We also get to learn the same from Maa Ganga... Yesterday I performed Maa Ganga's Aarti at Har Ki Pauri and had darshan. I felt very good.' Swami Chidanand Saraswati also praised the spiritual and cultural significance of Uttarakhand, saying, 'The land of Uttarakhand is a blessed and energised one. People from all over the world come here to witness this energy. He also shared that Kovind has had a long-standing association with the ashram. 'Former President Ramnath Kovind has been associated with the Parmarth Niketan Ashram for a long time, and he also loves coming here. He will stay here for three days and soak in spirituality,' said Saraswati. The visit comes at a time when the ashram is preparing to observe Menstrual Hygiene Day on May 28. 'Tomorrow is Menstrual Hygiene Day and we will raise awareness about menstrual hygiene with the help of people from all walks of life,' Saraswati said. Earlier in March, Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami performed Ganga Aarti at Parmarth Niketan in Rishikesh and had prayed to Maa Ganga for happiness, peace and prosperity in the state. The Chief Minister also inaugurated the International Yoga Festival 2025 organised by Parmarth Niketan from March 9-15, 2025. (ANI)
