Amrutkaal ॐ अमृतकाल Ganga Dussehra
Ganga Dussehra 2026 is observed on Wednesday, 24 June 2026 — it follows dashami of shukla paksha, jyeshtha — descent of ganga to earth.
Shubh Muhurat
Full panchang, Rahu Kaal, and muhurat windows will be available closer to 24 June 2026.
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
- 2024 16 June 2024 (past)
- 2025 5 June 2025 (past)
- 2026 24 June 2026
- 2027 13 June 2027
- 2028 2 June 2028
- 2029 21 June 2029
- 2030 11 June 2030
- 2031 31 May 2031
- 2032 18 June 2032
- 2033 7 June 2033
- 2034 27 May 2034
- 2035 15 June 2035
- 2036 3 June 2036
Observed by: Hindus
Frequently asked questions
When is Ganga Dussehra 2026?
Ganga Dussehra 2026 is observed on Wednesday, 24 June 2026. 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.
Why does the date of Ganga Dussehra change every year?
Ganga Dussehra is fixed by the Hindu luni-solar calendar — it falls on dashami of shukla paksha, jyeshtha — descent of ganga to earth. Because that tithi drifts against the Gregorian calendar each year, the English date moves, even though the festival is always on the same point in the lunar month.