Samuhik (Group) Puja
Ganga Dussehra 2026: Date, Muhurat, Puja Vidhi & Significance
📅 Wednesday, 24 June 2026
| Tithi begins | 04:40 PM, 23 Jun |
|---|---|
| Tithi ends | 06:13 PM, 24 Jun |
| Sunrise / Sunset (Ujjain) | 05:42 AM / 07:16 PM |
| Nakshatra | Chitra (till 01:59 PM, 24 Jun) |
| Pradosh kaal | 07:16 PM – 09:21 PM |
| Rahu Kaal (avoid) | 12:29 PM – 02:10 PM |
Timings for Ujjain (IST). For your city see the panchang.
Significance
Ganga Dussehra (Jyeshtha Shukla Dashami) celebrates the descent of Maa Ganga to earth. A holy dip, Ganga aarti and daan remove ten kinds of sins.
Deity: Maa Ganga
Special pujas for Ganga Dussehra
Samuhik (Group) Puja
In other years
- Ganga Dussehra 2025: Thursday, 5 June 2025
- Ganga Dussehra 2026: Wednesday, 24 June 2026
- Ganga Dussehra 2027: Sunday, 13 June 2027
- Ganga Dussehra 2028: Friday, 2 June 2028
- Ganga Dussehra 2029: Thursday, 21 June 2029
- Ganga Dussehra 2030: Tuesday, 11 June 2030
- Ganga Dussehra 2031: Saturday, 31 May 2031
Frequently asked questions
When is Ganga Dussehra in 2026?
As per the Ujjain panchang, Ganga Dussehra 2026 falls on Wednesday, 24 June 2026.
What are the tithi timings for Ganga Dussehra 2026?
The tithi begins at 04:40 PM, 23 Jun and ends at 06:13 PM, 24 Jun (IST).
Which puja should be done on Ganga Dussehra?
Pind Daan & Shraddh (Online Sankalp) are considered especially fruitful on Ganga Dussehra.