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Jyeshtha Shukla Dashami · Uttarakhand, Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, West Bengal, Haridwar, Rishikesh, Varanasi, Prayagraj, Ganga river belt, India
The festival remembers King Bhagiratha's tapas and the descent of Ganga to earth, with Shiva receiving her force in his matted locks before she flowed for the liberation of the ancestors.
Ganga Dussehra expresses gratitude for Ganga's grace and the cleansing power of sacred water, prayer, and charity.
Fruits · Sharbat · Simple sattvic food
| 2026 | May 25, 2026 (Monday) — Jyeshtha Shukla Dashami / Ganga Dussehra. |
Devotional Text · Mantra
Om Namah Shivaya
The Panchakshara (five-syllable) mantra. Core mantra of Shaivism. Salutation to Shiva in all his five elemental forms. Grants liberation, peace and divine grace.
Panchang · Confirm local timing
Daily Panchang
Check tithi, nakshatra, rahu kaal, sunrise, and daily ritual timing.
Answer · Deeper guide
Ganga Descent Story: Bhagiratha and Shiva
Family-friendly story of Bhagiratha tapas, Shiva receiving Ganga, and sacred river devotion with source notes.