Ganga Puja
ISKCONAlso known as: Ganga Puja
Ganga Puja
About Ganga Puja
Ganga Puja is the worship of the sacred River Ganges, considered the most holy river in the Vaishnava tradition.
The Ganges flows from the spiritual world, from the lotus feet of Lord Vishnu.
In ISKCON, Ganga Puja is observed with worship of the sacred river, offerings, and distribution of prasad.
Vrat Vidhi & Fasting Rules
The day is observed with worship of the Ganges, offerings, and distribution of prasad.
- Perform the Ganga Puja with lamps, flowers, and food offerings.
- Chant the Ganga Stotram and the Hare Krishna Mahamantra.
- Take bath in the Ganges if possible, or offer water to the river.
- Distribute prasad to the community.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
The Ganges flows from the spiritual world, from the lotus feet of Lord Vishnu, and purifies all sins.
Note: All timings are represented in 24-hour notation in local time of the selected location with DST adjustment (if applicable).
Hours which are past midnight are suffixed with next day date. In Panchang, a day starts and ends with local sunrise.
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