Ganga Saptami 2023: Date, auspicious time and all you need to know

Ganga Saptami is a significant Hindu festival celebrated to commemorate the descent of the holy river Ganga on Earth. In 2023, Ganga Saptami is on April 27. The Saptami Tithi of Vaishakh Shukla Paksha begins on April 26, 2023, at 11:27 AM and ends on April 27, 2023, at 1:38 PM. According to scriptures, Brahma Muhurta is considered the best time to take a pilgrimage bath, making April 27, 2023, the most auspicious day to take a holy dip in the Ganga river. The ideal time for worshipping Maa Ganga on April 27 is from 11:00 AM to 1:38 PM. Taking a holy bath in the river Ganges is believed to wash away all sins and relieve one of their sorrows.

Significance of Ganga Saptami:

Ganga Saptami is celebrated with great enthusiasm by the Hindus as it marks the day when the Ganga river descended on the Earth. According to Hindu mythology, it is believed that the holy river Ganga descended on Earth from the heavens on this day. It is believed that taking a dip in the holy waters of the river Ganga on this auspicious day can wash away one's sins and grant liberation from the cycle of birth and death.

The following is the method of performing the puja:

Take a bath early in the morning, wear clean clothes and set up a clean puja altar.

Place a picture or idol of Goddess Ganga on the puja altar and decorate it with flowers, fruits, and other offerings.

Light a diya or lamp and incense sticks.

Offer water, milk, honey, curd, and sugar to the deity.

Chant the Ganga Saptami Mantra:

"Om Gange Cha Yamune Chaiva Godavari Saraswati, Narmada Sindhu Kaveri Jalesmin Sannidhim Kuru"

After the puja, distribute prasad among family and friends.

FAQs

What is Ganga Saptami?
Ganga Saptami is a Hindu festival celebrated to commemorate the descent of the holy river Ganga on Earth.

When is Ganga Saptami 2023?
Ganga Saptami 2023 is on April 27.