Ganga Sapthami
22 April 2026
Ganga Sapthami celebrates the descent of the sacred Ganga River to Earth, with devotees offering prayers, bathing in the river, and performing rituals to honor her purity, spiritual cleansing, and life-giving force.
Significance
Ganga Sapthami celebrates the descent of the sacred Ganga River to Earth, with devotees offering prayers, bathing in the river, and performing rituals to honor her purity, spiritual cleansing, and life-giving force.
Rituals
- Prepare a clean space for worship and decoration with flowers.
- Offer prayers to the Ganga River, expressing gratitude.
- Perform a ritual bath in the river or a symbolic bath at home.
- Light a diya (lamp) and offer it to the river.
- Distribute prasad (blessed food) to family and friends.
Celebrate Ganga Sapthami with Sanathan
Puja guide, mantras, and reminders for this festival — all in the app.
Be a part of the Sanathan movement
Follow Sanathan, share this page with someone who'd love it, and help carry Sanatan Dharma's wisdom to more hearts, one page at a time.
Jai Shri Ram! 🚩 🕉️
Explore the Sanathan Way