Ganga Dusshera 2023: Ganga Dussehra is a Hindu festival that celebrates the avatarana (descendant) of the Ganges River coming to Earth. It is as popular as Gangavataran in some parts of the country. The Ganga Dusshera or Dasara festival is celebrated on the last day of the ten-day celebration. This year it falls on May 30.
VIDEO | Ganga Dussehra celebration in Varanasi. pic.twitter.com/hU3J8PhFBi
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May 30, 2023
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May 30, 2023
Ganga Dasara 2023: Date and Time
Ganga Dasara is celebrated on Dashami Tithi of Jyeshtha Shukla Paksha, which usually falls in May or June of the Gregorian calendar. According to Drik Panchang, it is celebrated the day before Nirjala Ekadashi, but in some years Ganga Dussehra and Nirjala Ekadashi may fall on the same day.
Day | June 30, 2023 |
Dashami Tithi begins | May 29, 2023 at 09:19 |
Dashami Tithi ends | May 30, 2023 at 10:37 am |
Ganga Dusshera 2023: History
Ganga Dussehra Day is dedicated to Goddess Ganga and celebrates Goddess Ganga’s descent as a river to Earth. According to Hindu mythology, King Bhagiratha prayed to God Brahma and underwent immense penance to bring the heavenly river Ganga to Earth. His wish is to free the souls of his ancestors from the curse of the sage Kapila. Pleased with Bhagiratha’s devotion, God Brahma granted his wish and asked God Shiva to hold the mighty Goddess Ganga in his tangled curls and gently drop her to Earth. Therefore, Ganga Dussehra marks the occasion when the sacred river Ganga descends from the sky to atone for mankind’s sins.
Ganga Dusshera 2023: Meaning
The celebration has great religious and cultural value as it marks the cleansing and purifying power of the holy river. As in Sanskrit, Dasha means ten and hara means discard; therefore, bathing in the river for those ten days is said to be able to exonerate a person from ten sins or alternatively ten sins for a lifetime. To receive blessings and atone for their sins, devotees gather on the banks of the Ganges and pray, perform various rituals, and take a dip in the sacred river.
However, the Ganga Dussehra serves as a reminder of the important role the Ganges plays in the lives of millions of people, not only as a source of life and material nourishment but also as a symbol of purification and salvation. spirit.
Ganga Dusshera 2023: Rituals and Celebrations
The rituals and customs of celebrating Ganga Dusshera are the same in all regions of India. Devotees rise early on the Ganga Dussehra, take a dip in the sacred Ganges, and recite the Ganga Stotra. In the evening, they perform Ganga Aarti and offer flowers, Diya, betel leaves, fruits and sweets to the sacred river. People also give alms to the poor and meditate by the river.
The Yamuna River is also worshiped on the same day and kite flying events are held in many parts of the country. Devotees Mathura, Vrindavan and Bateshwar offer watermelons and cucumbers to the Yamuna river and share drinks such as lassi, sharbat and shikanji to beat the heat.
To pay respects and express gratitude to the life vessels of the earth, devotees visit Prayagraj/Allahabad, Garhmukteshwar, Haridwar, Rishikesh and Varanasi. Varanasi is especially famous for its lively Ganga Dussehra celebrations. Countless devotees participate in the famous Ganga Aarti at Dasaswamedh Ghat. One can capture a serene moment that clearly marks the importance of Ganga Aarti.
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