Ganga Dussehra
Kannada
Ganga Dussehra
About Ganga Dussehra
Ganga Dussehra is celebrated in the month of Jyeshtha (May-June) to commemorate the descent of the sacred River Ganga from heaven to earth.
Devotees take holy dips in rivers and perform special pujas to the Ganga for spiritual purification and blessings.
In Karnataka, the festival is celebrated at riverbanks and temples, with devotees performing rituals and offering prayers.
Vrat Vidhi & Fasting Rules
Devotees observe fasting and take holy dips in rivers.
- Wake up before dawn and take a ritual bath in a river.
- Offer prayers to the River Ganga.
- Perform charity and distribute food to the needy.
- Spend the day in prayer and meditation.
Parana (Breaking Fast) Note: The fast is broken after the evening puja with a festive meal.
Puja Samagri & Ritual Steps
- Take a holy dip in the river early in the morning.
- Offer prayers to the River Ganga with flowers and incense.
- Perform charity and distribute food.
- Distribute prasad to devotees.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
It commemorates the descent of the sacred River Ganga from heaven to earth, and taking a holy dip on this day is believed to cleanse 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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