When is Ganga Dussehra 2026? Check date, time and significance

Ganga Dussehra, one of the most prominent Hindu festivals. The day when Goddess Ganga descended from heaven to earth and people celebrate this day as the birth anniversary of Goddess Ganga. Hindu devotees celebrate Ganga Dussehra with immense devotion. The day is celebrated on Dashami tithi of shukla paksha in the month of Jyeshtha. This day holds a great religious and spiritual significance among Hindus. People perform various puja rituals and spiritual activities to seek blessings of Goddess Ganga. She is also known as the living Goddess on earth. Let's check out the date and other details of Ganga Dussehra:

When is Ganga Dussehra 2026?

Dashami Tithi Begins - 04:30 AM on May 25, 2026
Dashami Tithi Ends - 05:10 AM on May 26, 2026

Hasta Nakshatra Begins - 04:08 AM on May 26, 2026
Hasta Nakshatra Ends - 05:56 AM on May 27, 2026

Vyatipata Yoga Begins - 03:11 AM on May 27, 2026
Vyatipata Yoga Ends - 03:25 AM on May 28, 2026

Ganga Dussehra is going to be celebrated on May 25, 2026.

Ganga Dussehra 2026: Significance

Ganga Dussehra holds a great religious significance among Hindus. The day is celebrated to commemorated the birth anniversary of Goddess Ganga. It is believed that Goddess Ganga descended on earth on this auspicious day that's why it is celebrated as Ganga Dussehra. Devotees worship the Ganga and take a holy bath in the river. It is believed that Ganga water cleanses the body, mind, and soul and can eliminate negativity. After bathing in the sacred Ganga on this day, devotees can atone for past transgressions. Goddess Ganga is regarded as the living goddess, who is nurturing. Devotees get engaged in various puja rituals and spiritual activities from donating food to taking bath in Ganga river. Doing donation and charity is considered meritorious. Taking a holy bath in Ganga river is believed to bring exceptional blessings.