In Hindu Dharma, rivers are not just water bodies essential for survival. They are the embodiments of divine, holding deep spiritual and traditional importance.
Among all of them, the Ganga is revered as the most sacred river.
Ganga is called Tripathaga, flowing through all three worlds, that is heaven, earth and patala, symbolising its divine energy and power.
In this article, Ekktaa, a leading professional astrologer shares important insights about Ganga Saptami.
Before proceeding, let us recite a powerful hymn, to seek blessings of Goddess Ganga.
ॐ भागीर्थ्ये च विद्महे, विश्नुपत्न्ये च धीमहि! तन्नो गंगा प्रचोदयात!
Om Bhāgīrathyai cha vidmahe, Viṣṇupatnyai cha dhīmahi,
Tanno Gaṅgā prachodayāt.
Meaning: Maa Ganga, known as Bhagirathi, the wife of Lord Vishnu.
Ganga Maiyya! May you guide our intellect and soul to the right path and grant us wisdom and purity.
The sacred river Ganga is among the most prominent rivers in India. Since ancient times, the Ganga River has been considered the holiest of all rivers by Hindus. Vedic texts suggest that even a few drops of Ganga water can purify an individual and help attain moksha (liberation). Therefore, Ganga's water is an essential ritual element used before performing any auspicious activities, like Jal Abhishek, performing worship and the purification of idols.
According to the Rig Veda, Goddess Ganga is the eldest daughter of Himavat, the great Himalayas, and the sister of Goddess Parvati (AdiShakti).
Ganga Saptami is considered the day of Goddess Ganga's rebirth to purify the world with her holiness. On this day, it is believed that Ganga emerged on earth from the ear of Sage Jahnu Rishi.
In her iconography, she is depicted as a beautiful woman holding a kamandalu and standing on a divine creature - the crocodile, we call it makara. According to Hindu dharma, she is regarded as the goddess of salvation and purification, as well as a nurturing mother.
The festival is celebrated on the Saptami Tithi of Shukla Paksha in the month of Vaisakha. On this day, devotees honour the holy river by gathering at Ganga's banks in various places such as Haridwar, Prayagraj, Varanasi, Kalighat, and Gangotri, where they offer prayers and perform rituals.
According to belief, bathing in the sacred water of Ganga can cleanse past-life karmas and help attain moksha (liberation). Some people also believe that bathing in the river can heal physical ailments.
In 2026, the auspicious muhurta for observing Ganga Saptami, as per Drik Panchang, is mentioned below:
Ganga Saptami will fall on Thursday, April 23, 2026.
Ganga Saptami Madhyahna Muhurta – 11:17 AM to 01:49 PM
Duration – 02 Hours 32 Mins
Ganga Dussehra on Monday, May 25, 2026
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Puranic texts say that Ganga came down to Earth through Shiva's matted locks, which held her immense force. King Bhagiratha brought her to Earth to free the souls of his ancestors.
As she flowed on Earth, her powerful currents disturbed the penance of the sage Jahnu, destroying his hermitage. In anger, the sage drank up the entire river. Upon the prayers of the gods and sages, he later released her, and thus she came to be known as Jahnavi, his adopted daughter. This event is associated with the auspicious day of Ganga Jayanti, observed on Shukla Paksha Saptami.
Another legend describes her origin as emerging from the feet of Vishnu (especially in his Vamana form), which is why she is revered as Vishnupada Sambhuta, symbolising divine grace and her role as the ultimate purifier.
Ganga is the most prominent and spiritually revered river of India. The festival is widely celebrated in the states of Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand, and Bihar, especially in places like Rishikesh, Garhmukteshwar, Varanasi, Haridwar, and Patna, where the river Ganga flows and devotees gather to offer prayers and perform rituals.
In Hinduism, the final rites (Antim Sanskaar) are an important ritual in which the ashes of the deceased are collected after the cremation and immersed in the Ganga River. It is believed that the sacred Ganga River acts as the gateway to moksha, bringing the soul closer to the divine and liberating it from the cycle of birth and death.
Bathing in the holy water of Ganga is believed to cleanse sins of past lives, purifying body, mind and soul, also supporting the soul’s journey to bring inner peace, clarity, and a sense of renewal.
Goddess Ganga is revered as the remover of sins. It is believed that she forgives human wrongdoings and washes away accumulated karmic burdens by just bathing with her holy water.
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In astrology holy water of Ganga reduces the malefic planetary influences, such as:
A weak sun in the birth chart may lead to low vitality, low confidence, and issues related to arrogance. Praying to the Goddess Ganga and taking a bath in the river, performing Surya arghya helps to mitigate the negative influence of weak sun, thus improving overall well-being.
Through birth chart reading, a professional astrologer can determine the presence of Pitru Dosha. Although there are several combinations in a birth chart that show signs like family disputes, repeated miscarriages, misfortune or chronic illness which arises due to this dosha
One of the powerful remedies that Ekktaa suggests is performing Ganga Puja or donating essentials to the needy to appease the ancestors.
In Hindu Dharma, Ganga Jal - the sacred water of Ganga is used to sanctify any object or space before performing any holy ritual. In Vedic astrology, before using any gemstone, it is said to wash with Ganga Jal to purify its energy.
As per the Hindu lunar calendar, the rebirth of Goddess Ganga is celebrated by Hindus on Shukla Paksha Saptami Tithi of Vaisakha month. The sacred water of Ganga purifies and liberates devotees from samsara. Worshipping Ganga and taking a holy dip in her waters help cleanse past-life sins and improve the vitality of devotees.
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Through Ekktaa's deep understanding of Jyotish, she explains the profound spiritual, astrological and Vedic significance of Ganga Puja.
According to her, Ganga Puja is not just a ritual but a sacred practice that helps cleansing negative karmas and lead a successful life.
In Vedic astrology, Ganga Puja is an effective solution to fix karmic imbalances and planetary afflictions. The planet Moon, which governs our feelings and emotions, is closely associated with the holy river. Natives with afflicted moon in their birth chart are often recommended to perform Ganga Pujan, resulting in making them feel emotionally secure and peaceful.
When the planetary positions are difficult or a person is undergoing difficult planetary transits, the learned Vedic scholars often advise performing rituals like taking dip in the holy river or reciting ganga stotram while using ganga water during worship. It helps to lessen the karmic delays or the impact of bad phases in native’s life.
For Pitru Dosha, a type of affliction in the birth chart caused due to Rahu and Ketu (the shadow planets) , which are connected to moksha and spiritual freedom. Ganga worship plays a pivotal role here. Offering Tarpan brings relief and blessings from ancestors.
Thus, we can say that Ganga Puja is a powerful way to invite the divine grace and purifying energy of Maa Ganga to lead a happy and more meaningful life.
The Saptami Tithi of Vaishakh month known as Ganga Saptami is highly auspicious, as it offers devotees an opportunity to wash away their accumulated karmic sins and purify their souls, helping them achieve moksha (liberation).
Ganga Saptami symbolises rebirth of Ganga as Jahnavi, while Ganga Dussehra marks the day when Ganga originally descended on earth from heaven.
In India, Goddess Ganga is the provider of life-giving holy water. River Ganga is honoured as a divine mother, playing a vital role in spiritual purification. Worshipping her on this day helps to wash away sins and bring spiritual enlightenment.
In 2026, Ganga Saptami/Jayanti will be observed on 23rd April 2026.
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