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Wondering when Ganga Saptami 2024 falls? According to the Hindu Panchang, Ganga Saptami, which occurs during the Shukla Paksha of Vaishakh month, begins on May 13, 2024, at 5:20 PM and concludes the next day, May 14, 2024, at 6:49 PM. Observing the sunrise timing, Ganga Saptami festivities will be on May 14, 2024. It's a day dedicated to the worship and reverence of the holy river Ganga.
Performing Ganga Puja at Home: Step-by-Step Guide
On the auspicious day of Ganga Saptami, mix Ganga water in your bathing water and take a bath during the Brahmamuhurta. Afterward, establish a picture of Mother Ganga along with a small vessel filled with Ganga water. Offer flowers, vermilion, akshat, gulal, red flowers, and red sandalwood to the deity. Then, offer jaggery, sweets, and fruits as bhog. Conclude by lighting incense and lamps while reciting the Shri Ganga Sahasranama Stotra and chanting Vedic mantras dedicated to Ganga.
Completing the Puja with Aarti and Altruism
Conclude the puja with the rendition of Aarti. Avoid consuming tamasic (impure) substances. Offer food to the needy and distribute prasad among the family members. Additionally, seek forgiveness for any mistakes made during the puja.
Reciting Sacred Mantras on Ganga Saptami
Chant the following mantras on Ganga Saptami:
- "ॐ नमो गंगायै विश्वरुपिणी नारायणी नमो नम:"
- "गंगा गंगेति यो ब्रूयात, योजनानाम् शतैरपि। मुच्यते सर्वपापेभ्यो, विष्णुलोके स गच्छति"
Ganga Saptami is not just a festival; it's an opportunity to connect with the divine through rituals, prayers, and acts of kindness. Embrace the sanctity of this day and immerse yourself in the blessings of Maa Ganga.
