Festival date and tithi
Ganga Dussehra 2026
गंगा दशहरा
Celebration of the descent of the river Ganga to Earth.
At a glance
When is Ganga Dussehra 2026?
Ganga Dussehra 2026 is on Monday, 25 May 2026. The Hindu date is Shukla Dashami, Adhika Jyeshtha.
- Date
- Monday, 25 May 2026
- Hindu date
- Shukla Dashami, Adhika Jyeshtha
- Tithi checked at
- Madhyahna (around solar noon)
- Local timing
- Check your city Panchang because the date or timing can shift by location.
Why this date?
Falls on Jyeshtha Shukla Dashami, using the daytime presence of Dashami for the India-baseline observance.
For 2026, Samvat resolves the observance to Monday, 25 May 2026, with Shukla Dashami, Adhika Jyeshtha. The public festival calendar uses an India-baseline Panchang; personal observance can vary by location and family tradition.
Learn how Hindu calendar dates are calculatedGanga Dussehra 2026 tithi and Panchang details
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Lunar tithiCategory
Major festivalNakshatra
Uttara PhalguniDietary practice
Vegetarian foodSignificance
A sacred day for bathing, charity, and worship of Maa Ganga.
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Traditions
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Common questions
What is the date of Ganga Dussehra 2026?
Ganga Dussehra 2026 is on Monday, 25 May 2026. The Hindu date is Shukla Dashami, Adhika Jyeshtha.
What is the tithi for Ganga Dussehra 2026?
Ganga Dussehra is observed on Shukla Dashami, Adhika Jyeshtha. Samvat uses this Hindu date to calculate the 2026 calendar date.
Can the date differ by city?
Yes. Panchang values depend on sunrise, sunset, moonrise, and timezone. Samvat's public festival page uses an India-baseline calculation; local observance can differ by city, sampradaya, or family tradition.
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