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 calculated

Ganga Dussehra tithi and Panchang details

Date determined by

Lunar tithi

Category

Major festival

Nakshatra

Uttara Phalguni

Dietary practice

Vegetarian food

Significance

A sacred day for bathing, charity, and worship of Maa Ganga.

Traditions and Regions

Traditions

Ganga snanCharityGanga aarti

Observed in

North IndiaUttarakhandUttar PradeshBihar

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.