Ganga Saptami 2026: When will Ganga Saptami be 22nd or 23rd April? Bath time, puja method, aarti, complete guide

Ganga Saptami 2026: In the month of Vaishakh, Ganga Saptami is considered the best day for performing Shraddha of ancestors and attaining mental and physical happiness in life. Ganga Saptami is not just a festival, but a gateway to salvation, purification and spiritual progress.

According to the Puranas, Ganga ji was reborn on this day. It is mentioned in Skanda Purana that the one who takes bath in Ganga, does penance, chants, donates etc. on Ganga Saptami, the evil in his life is destroyed. The path to attain salvation becomes easier. On which day will Ganga Saptami be celebrated, 22nd or 23rd April?

When is Ganga Saptami 22nd or 23rd April?

Ganga Saptami Tithi will start on 22nd April at 10.49 pm and will end the next day on 23rd April at 8.49 pm. The importance of bathing in Ganga is in Brahma Muhurta only, hence according to Udayatithi, Ganga Saptami will be celebrated on 23rd April. It is also called Jahvi Saptami.

• Ganga Saptami Madhyahna Muhurta – 11:01 am – 01:38 pm
• wee hours – 5.48 am – 7.26 am

Why was Ganga ji named Jhanvi?

According to the Puranas, when Mother Ganga came to earth, the ashram of sage Jahnu was affected by her speed. Enraged, the sage captured Ganga in his kamandalu.

On the request of the gods and King Bhagiratha, he made Ganga appear again from his ear, hence Ganga was named Jhanvi. Bathing on this day purifies the mind, body and soul.

Where is Ganga Saptami celebrated

At most of the Hindu pilgrimage sites along the river Ganges, such as Triveni Sangam in Allahabad and Rishikesh, devotees perform special prayers. It is celebrated with full enthusiasm and enthusiasm in the northern states of India. Chanting Ganga Sahasranama Stotram and Gayatri Mantra on this day is considered extremely auspicious.

How to take bath in Ganga on Ganga Saptami

• Reach the ghat before or on time for sunrise
• stand in water and offer water to the sun
• Dip three times.
• If you cannot go to Ganga Ghat then mix Ganga water in bathing water at home.
• Say “Om Gange Namah” while bathing

method of worship

• Take Ganga water in right hand and resolve to worship and donate.
• Keep the feeling of “getting the blessings of Mother Ganga”
• Offer milk, flowers, Akshat, incense, lamp to Goddess Ganga.
• Chant the mantra “Om Gange Namah”
• Light a ghee lamp and float it in water.
• Performing Ganga Aarti in the evening is considered especially fruitful.
• Recite Mahamrityunjaya Mantra, Ganga Stotra
• Donate food, clothes, water
• It is considered best to feed the poor

Ganga ji’s aarti

Om Jai Gange Mata, Shri Jai Gange Mata.

The man who pays attention to you gets the desired results.

Your plow is like the moon, the water comes clean.

The man who takes refuge in you would be saved.

॥ Om Jai Gange Mata… Son, star of the ocean, knower of the entire world.

Your kind glance, Tribhuvan, giver of happiness.

॥ Om Jai Gange Mata..॥

Only once would I surrender to you.

By eliminating the troubles of Yama, one attains the supreme state.

॥ Om Jai Gange Mata..॥

Aarti Maat Tumhari, which people sing daily.

The slave finds freedom only naturally.

॥ Om Jai Gange Mata..॥

Om Jai Gange Mata, Shri Jai Gange Mata.

The man who pays attention to you gets the desired results.

Om Jai Gange Mata, Shri Jai Gange Mata.

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