Ganga Saptami

Ganga Saptami is observed on the seventh day (Saptami) of bright fortnight in the month of Baisakhi or Vaisakha.According to Brahma Purana, Ganga Saptami, also known as Jahnu Saptami, is said to be day Goddess Ganga descended on to the Earth in the Himalayas. 

In Haridwar, Rishikesh and some other regions, Ganga Saptami is celebrated as the day Ganga River descended from the celestial region onto Lord Shiva’s matted locks and then a few drops of Ganga fell from Lord Shiv’s head onto the Himalayas. While in Kashi (Varanasi), Ganga Jayanti is observed as the day Ganga River descended from the celestial region to earth and Ganga Dussehra is regarded as the day when River Ganges reached the plains of India at Haridwar. According to Brahma Purana, Sage Jahnu released the Ganga through his ear. Ganga Saptami is also known as Jahnu Saptami.

On Ganga Saptami devotees worship Goddess Ganga and take bath in Ganges. Taking bath in Ganges on Ganga Saptami day is considered highly auspicious.On the occasion of Ganga Saptami several pujas and rituals are offered to Goddess Ganga.

2017 Date : 2nd May.