Ganga Saptami is an auspicious day for Hindus that is celebrated in honour of Goddess Ganga. Ganga Saptami, also known as Ganga Jayanti, is the reincarnation day of Goddess Ganga and is considered one of the most auspicious days for the Hindus. As per Hindu calendar, Ganga Saptami is celebrated on the seventh day (saptami tithi) during Shukla Paksha in the month of Vaisakh. According to the Gregorian calendar, the day falls in May.
Ganga Saptami 2021 Date :
Name of festival | Day | Date of festival |
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Ganga Saptami | Tuesday | 18 May 2021 |
Ganga Saptami's Time :
Saptami Tithi starts : 12:30 - 18 May 2021
Saptami Tithi Ends : 12:55 - 19 May 2021
On the day of Ganga Saptami, devotees wake up before sunrise and take a dip in the Ganges. Worshipping Goddess Ganga is very auspicious on this day. They float garland across River Ganga and perform ‘Ganga Aarti’.