Ganga Saptami 2024:
1. The Divine Rebirth of Ganga
Ganga Saptami, also known as Jahnvi Jayanti, is a sacred Hindu festival that celebrates the second emergence of Goddess Ganga on Earth. It falls on Vaishakha Shukla Paksha Saptami and holds immense spiritual significance.
The Legend Behind Ganga Saptami
According to ancient legend, after descending from Lord Shiva’s matted locks, Ganga followed King Bhagirath to liberate the souls of his 60,000 ancestors. On her divine path, Ganga’s mighty current swept through the ashram of Sage Jahnu, angering him. In response, he drank up all of Ganga’s water.
Moved by the prayers of Bhagirath and the devas, Sage Jahnu eventually released Ganga from his ear, giving her the name “Jahnvi” – the daughter of Jahnu Maharishi. This miraculous event is commemorated as Ganga Saptami.
Rituals and Traditions
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Bathing in the Ganges before sunrise – believed to wash away sins and bring ancestral peace.
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Chanting Gayatri Mantra and performing Ganga Aarti with devotion.
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In some regions, worshipping the Neem Tree and accepting its leaf as prasadam is observed – called Nimbu Saptami.
Ganga Saptami 2024 Date & Time
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Date: Tuesday, 14th May 2024
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Madhyahna Muhurat: 10:55 AM to 01:30 PM
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Saptami Tithi Begins: 2:50 AM, May 14
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Saptami Tithi Ends: 4:19 AM, May 15
Ganga Dussehra 2024
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Date: Sunday, June 16, 2024
This is another sacred day that marks the full descent of Ganga onto Earth.
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