Ganga Saptami 2024: Tithi, date, time, significance, and puja vidhi
Ganga Saptami 2024 is considered one of the most sacred festivals among Hindus. This day is dedicated solely to Goddess Ganga. It is also celebrated as Ganga Jayanti. People celebrate this day to honor the reincarnation of Goddess Ganga. As per the Drik Panchang, Ganga Saptami will be celebrated on the Saptami Tithi of Shukla Paksha in the month of Vaishakha. In the current year, Ganga Saptami will be celebrated nationwide on May 14, 2024.
The date and time of Ganga Saptami 2024
- The Saptami Tithi begins on May 14, 2024 at 02:50 AM.
- The Saptami Tithi ends on May 15, 2024, at 04:19 AM.
- The auspicious timing for Ganga Saptami is from 10:25 AM to 01:02 PM.
- The significance of Ganga Saptami in the year 2024.
Ganga Saptami Importance
Ganga Saptami is of significant religious importance in the Hindu religion. This day is celebrated to honor Goddess Ganga. According to Hindu scriptures, it is believed that Goddess Ganga was reborn on this auspicious day. Goddess Ganga exists on earth in the form of sacred water. She is considered the mother of all human beings. Legend has it that when Goddess Ganga descended to earth on Ganga Dussehra, sage Jahnu drank all the Ganga water. All the gods, deities, and Bhagirath requested Sage Jahnu to release Ganga. He accepted the request, and Goddess Ganga descended to earth again on Ganga Saptami, which is why it is also known as Jahnu Saptami. Mother Ganga is known by various names like Bhagirathi, Gange, Vishnupadi, and Jahnvi.
Goddess Ganga is highly respected as a river in the
