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Ganga has been given the status of mother in Sanatam Dharma. Bathing in the Ganges has a different significance. It is believed that just by taking a dip in the Ganges, all the sorrows and sins of a man are washed away and he attains salvation. This is the reason that according to the Panchag, a large number of devotees reach for Ganga bath on special days.
On the other hand, the festival of Ganga Dussehra is very important for the devotees of Mother Ganga. This festival is celebrated on the Dashami of Shukla Paksha in the month of Jyestha. This year this festival will be celebrated on 30 May. The next day is Nirjala Ekadashi. Any festival is fruitful only if it is celebrated at an auspicious time.
Ganga Dussehra, which is celebrated on the Dashami of Shukla Paksha in Jyestha month, will start on May 29 this time. The date of Ganga Dussehra will start from 11.29 am on 29th May and it will remain till 1.07 pm on 30th May. But the date of celebrating Ganga Dussehra will be considered as 30th May only. It is believed that on the day of Ganga Dussehra, Ganga came from heaven to earth. That is why this day is celebrated with great pomp every year.
What is Hasta Nakshatra, worshiping which removes sins
Hasta Nakshatra has special significance on the day of Ganga Dussehra. It has been mentioned in Brahmaputra. It is believed that if you bathe in the Ganges in this Nakshatra, then many kinds of sins are destroyed.
These sins mean lying, being an atheist, taking someone's things without permission and speaking bitterly, doing bad things to others, and wishing someone bad. If you bathe in the Ganges on the day of Ganga Dussehra, you will get freedom from all these.
Beginning of Hasta Nakshatra - May 30, 2023, at 4.29 am
End of Hasta Nakshatra - 31 May 2023 at 6 am
Bathing and donation time - 4.3 am to 4.43 am
In Hinduism, Ganga has been given the highest status among all the rivers. Due to flowing in all three worlds, Ganga is called 'Tripathaga'. It is believed that only by seeing the Ganges, all the sorrows of a man are cut off and one gets freedom from the cycle of birth and death. Especially on the day of Ganga Dussehra, the path of salvation opens up by worshiping and bathing Mother Ganga.
How to worship on Ganga Dussehra
Ganga bath should be taken on this day. Aachaman should be done along with bathing. If due for some reason you cannot go for a Ganga bath, then mix some Ganga water in your bath water at home and take a bath with this water. According to religious belief, doing this gives results equal to bathing in the Ganges.
After the bath, before worshiping Mother Ganga, bathe her with milk and Ganga water, then worship her by lighting incense and a lamp. This year this festival will be celebrated on 30th May i.e. Tuesday. This day is the last biggest Mars of the year. That's why the importance of worship increases even more. By worshiping according to the rules and regulations, the blessings of Bajrangbali will also shower on you.
