Devotees celebrate Ganga Saptami with great enthusiasm to honour the rebirth of holy Ganga on Earth.
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Introduction
Hinduism is one of the most widely followed religions in the world till date. Apparently, it impacts the happiness index. Did you know that we celebrate every living being around us in a positive and happy way? In our culture, the river Ganga is considered a holy river. River Ganga is pious and reverved for its purity and divinity.
Who is Ganga?
River Ganga is a holy river and revered in India as Goddess. As per hindu text, Ganga took human form of Ganga, daughter of King Himalaya and sister of Goddess Parwati. Besides, as per another Hindu text, she is daughter of Lord Brahma and comes out of his kamandal to wash feet of Lord Vamana (incarnation of Lord Vishnu).
Hence, it a holy water body worshipped all over the India for its purity and religious and cultural context.
What is Ganga Saptami 2025?
Legend says that on the Saptami of Vaishakha Shukla Paksha, Sage Jahnu released the river Ganga from his ear. It is also known as Jahnu Saptami, Ganga Saptami or Ganga Jayanti. Subsequently, we also call the river Ganga ‘Jahnavi,’ the daughter of sage Jahnu.
Significance of Ganga Saptami 2025
On the day of Ganga Dussehra, the sacred river descended to the Earth. Likewise, her powerful force could have washed everything away. To stop this, Lord Shiva caught her in his hair and gently controlled her by tieing the locks. He then released the Ganga, allowing her to purify the cursed souls of King Bhagiratha’s ancestors. To know more about the curse, read the blog.
Who was Sage Jahnu? How is he related to River Ganga?
As Ganga traveled toward Bhagiratha’s kingdom, her powerful currents destroyed the Ashram of Sage Jahnu. On this, the sage became furious and drank all of Ganga’s waters. On this, Bhagiratha and the other deities begged sage Jahnu to release her to complete her mission. Ultimately, Jahnu released Ganga from his ear.
Ganga Saptami 2025 : Date and tithi
In 2025, we have Ganga jayanti/Saptami on Saturday, 3rd May, 2025. However, the tithi will fall on saptami of Krishna paksha of Vaishakh as per Hindu Panchang.1
Saptami tithi will start at 7:51 AM on May 3, 2025 and will end up at 7:18 AM on 4th May 2025.
Disclaimer: This post contains information on tithi and Muhurat taken from dirkpanchang.com for information purpose only.
Rituals on Ganga Jayanti / Ganga Saptami 2025
- Firstly wake up early in the morning.
- Go for holy dip in river Ganga, if not near you, can mix small quantity of Ganga water to your bathing tub.
- Wear clean clothes afterwards.
- Read Ganga chalisa and Ganga Aarti.
- If you are at the banks of river Ganga, offer Kumkum, akshat, flowers and diya to it.
- It is believed that donating food and clothes to needy people after the holy bath is fruitful.
- Lastly, do not forget to attend great Maha aarti of Ganga Maa in the evening at the ghats.
Conclusion
Thus, at the end, Ganga Saptami is a celebration of the sacred Ganga and her divine journey. It gives me chills to read about power of devotion, purity and the blessings that flow from nature’s gifts to us. By honoring this day with rituals and prayers, devotees seek spiritual growth, peace, and prosperity.
Have a wonderful time ahead.
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