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Vaisakha Shukla Saptami · Uttarakhand, Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, West Bengal, Haridwar, Varanasi, Prayagraj, Ganga river belt, India
Ganga Saptami, also called Jahnu Saptami, remembers the sacred manifestation and reverence of Ganga Devi. Devotees worship the river, offer lamps, and perform charity.
The day honours the purifying grace of Ganga and the duty to approach sacred rivers with reverence.
| 2026 | April 23, 2026 (Thursday) — Vaisakha Shukla Saptami / Ganga Saptami. |
Devotional Text · Ashtakam
Devi Ashtakam
Eight verses praising the Divine Mother in all her forms. Recited for spiritual power 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.