Amrutkaal अमृतकाल
Hindu Festival

Ganga Dussehra

गंगा दशहरा
Next · 15 May 2027 · Dashami of Shukla paksha, Jyeshtha — descent of Ganga to earth
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Shubh Muhurat

Full panchang, Rahu Kaal, and muhurat windows will be available closer to 15 May 2027.

We compute auspicious time windows with Swiss Ephemeris when the festival falls within our 38-day panchang window.

Significance

Ganga Dussehra commemorates the descent of the holy river Ganga to earth — answering King Bhagiratha's prayers to liberate his ancestors. Devotees bathe in the Ganga at Haridwar, Varanasi, and Prayagraj for the removal of ten kinds of sins.

Rituals & Traditions

Upcoming dates

Observed by: Hindus

Frequently asked questions

When is Ganga Dussehra?

Ganga Dussehra is next observed on 15 May 2027. The festival follows dashami of shukla paksha, jyeshtha — descent of ganga to earth.

What is Ganga Dussehra?

Ganga Dussehra commemorates the descent of the holy river Ganga to earth — answering King Bhagiratha's prayers to liberate his ancestors. Devotees bathe in the Ganga at Haridwar, Varanasi, and Prayagraj for the removal of ten kinds of sins.

Who observes Ganga Dussehra?

Ganga Dussehra is observed by Hindus.