Ganga Dussehra
- Ganga Dussehra also know as Gangavataran is celebrated during Dashami day in Jyestha masam.
- It is believed that holy river descended from heaven to earth on this day.
- It is celebrated particularly in North india
- Haridwar, Varanasi, Rishikesh, Prayagraj are the main places of celebrations
- Devotees will take holy bath on this day
- By taking a holy dip it is believed that it can heal any physical aliments.
- This festival it celebrated for a period of ten days.
- It is also called as Dashapapahara Dasami that means it will destroy the ten sins of person.
- Ganga Maha Aarti are observed in Haridwar, Varanasi and other ghats.
2022 Date : 9th June.
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