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 2020 Date :
Name of festival | Day | Date of festival |
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Ganga Saptami | Thursday | 30 April 2020 |
Ganga Saptami's Time :
Saptami Tithi starts : 15:10 - 29 April 2020
Saptami Tithi Ends : 14:40 - 30 April 2020
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’.