Date, customs, puja times, importance, and all the information you need to celebrate Ganga Saptami in 2024

Ganga Saptami 2024: The Ganga is regarded as one of the nation’s most fortunate rivers. Goddess Ganga is worshipped on this auspicious day because it is thought that on the day of Ganga Saptami, the goddess descends to earth to bless her followers. Every year, on the Saptami Tithi of Shukla Paksha in the Hindu month of Vaisakha, people commemorate Ganga Saptami. In order to obtain the blessings of Goddess Ganga, worshippers swarm the banks of the Ganga River on this day to do puja and take a holy plunge. Here are some things we should be aware of as we get ready to celebrate this year’s special day.

Time and date of the puja:

Ganga Saptami this year will be commemorated on May 14, according to Drik Panchang. On May 14, Ganga Saptami Madhyahna Muhurat is scheduled from 10:56 AM to 1:39 PM.

Customs:

On this day, devotees begin their day early by taking a holy bath in the Ganga River. After that, they ignite a diya and let it to drift downstream. They also present Goddess Ganga with candy and garlands. A special aarti is conducted in the evening to ask Goddess Ganga for her blessings. Deep Daan is the name of the evening ceremony in which people offer diya to Goddess Ganga. The destitute and impoverished get donations of clothing, food, and water. While seated on the Ganga banks, devotees also recite the mantras Panchakshari and Maha Mrityunjaya.

Importance:

One of the nation’s most venerated rivers is the Ganga. People think that bathing in the Ganga’s sacred waters may atone for their sins and improve their outlook on life. This day is marked with unique pujas held in several locations, including Haridwar, Rishikesh, and Triveni Sangam. Jahnu Saptami is observed on the same day as Ganga Saptami.

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