Hindu FestivalsGanga Dussehra
Ganga Dussehra
Ganga Dussehra celebrates the descent of the sacred River Ganga to Earth and is observed with prayers and holy river bathing.
Date29 May 2026
Duration1 day
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About Ganga Dussehra
Devotees celebrate Ganga Dussehra by taking holy baths in rivers, offering prayers, performing charitable acts, and worshipping Goddess Ganga. The festival symbolizes purification, spiritual cleansing, and devotion.
CategoryHindu Festivals
TraditionHindu
Festival typeReligious Festival
Observed inIndia
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When is Ganga Dussehra?+
Ganga Dussehra is observed on 29 May 2026, Friday.
Why is Ganga Dussehra celebrated?+
Ganga Dussehra celebrates the descent of the sacred River Ganga to Earth and is observed with prayers and holy river bathing.
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