Ganga Saptami, also known as Ganga Jayanti, is a holy Hindu festival that marks the descent of the sacred river Ganges to Earth. It occurs on the seventh day (Saptami) of the Shukla Paksha in the Hindu month of Vaisakha. In 2024, Ganga Saptami falls on May 14th.
Drik Panchang indicates that the duration of the Ganga Saptami Madhyahna Muhurat this year will be 2 hours and 43 minutes, observed from 10:56 am to 1:39 pm. The Saptami tithi commences on May 14th at 2:50 am and concludes on May 15th at 4:19 am.
On this auspicious occasion, devotees gather to pay homage to the divine river Ganges, which is revered as the embodiment of purity and salvation in Hinduism. Rituals and ceremonies are performed to honor the river’s sacred origins and to seek its blessings for spiritual growth and well-being.
As you celebrate Ganga Saptami this year, extend warm wishes to your loved ones and share the joy of this special festival. May the purifying waters of the Ganges bestow blessings of peace, prosperity, and spiritual awakening on all.
