Ganga Dussehra is celebrated on the tenth day of the bright half of the month of Jyeshtha (à¤à¥à¤¯à¥à¤·à¥à¤ ) in the Hindu calendar. This year, it falls on June 10, 2023.
Ganga Dussehra is a Hindu festival that celebrates the descent of the Ganges River from heaven to earth. According to Hindu mythology, the river Ganga was brought down to earth by the god Vishnu at the request of the sage Bhagiratha. The river Ganga is considered to be sacred by Hindus and is believed to have purifying powers.
On the day of Ganga Dussehra, Hindus take a dip in the Ganges River or in any other river or stream. They also offer prayers to the river and make offerings of flowers, fruits, and money. Ganga Dussehra is a time for Hindus to cleanse themselves of their sins and to seek blessings from the river Ganga.
Chaitra is the first month of the Hindu calendar. It is a month of spring and is associated with the god Vishnu. Vaishakh is the second month of the Hindu calendar. It is a month of summer and is associated with the god Shiva. Jyeshtha is the third month of the Hindu calendar. It is a month of monsoon and is associated with the god Brahma. Aashad is the fourth month of the Hindu calendar. It is a month of rainy season and is associated with the god Indra.
Chaitra, Vaishakh, Jyeshtha, and Aashad are all months of the Hindu calendar. However, Ganga Dussehra is not celebrated in any of these months. It is celebrated on the tenth day of the bright half of the month of Jyeshtha.