Festival guide
Ganga Dussehra
गंगा दशहरा
Celebration of the descent of the river Ganga to Earth.
At a glance
How is Ganga Dussehra dated?
Ganga Dussehra is an annual Hindu observance whose Gregorian date can change each year. Samvat calculates each year's date from its tithi Panchang rule; choose a year for the exact date and tithi.
Yearly reference
Ganga Dussehra dates by year
Choose a year for the exact Gregorian date, Hindu date, observance rule, and related calendar links.
Why this date?
Falls on Jyeshtha Shukla Dashami, using the daytime presence of Dashami for the India-baseline observance.
Learn how Hindu calendar dates are calculatedGanga Dussehra tithi and Panchang details
Date determined by
Lunar tithiCategory
Major festivalNakshatra
Uttara PhalguniDietary practice
Vegetarian foodSignificance
A sacred day for bathing, charity, and worship of Maa Ganga.
Traditions and Regions
Traditions
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Common questions
How is Ganga Dussehra dated?
Ganga Dussehra is an annual Hindu observance whose Gregorian date can change each year. Samvat calculates each year's date from its tithi Panchang rule; choose a year for the exact date and tithi.
What is the tithi for Ganga Dussehra?
The Hindu date is calculated separately each year from the tithi, paksha, and Hindu month for Ganga Dussehra. Choose a year above to see the details.
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.