Ganga Dussehra 2026 falls on Monday, 25 May 2026, with the Dashami Tithi beginning at 04:30 AM on 25 May and ending at 05:10 AM on 26 May. Coupled with the preceding Saturday and Sunday, this creates a rare three-day long weekend perfect for a riverside spiritual escape.
Ganga Dussehra commemorates the day Goddess Ganga descended from heaven to Earth. Devotees take a holy dip, perform puja, and offer items in multiples of ten to wash away ten kinds of sins.
What is Ganga Dussehra? A quick story before you travel
Ganga Dussehra 23 May (Saturday), 24 May (Sunday), and 25 May (Monday) form a natural long weekend. Each city below offers a distinct flavour.
Ganga Dussehra 23 May (Saturday), 24 May (Sunday), and 25 May (Monday) form a natural long weekend. Each city below offers a distinct flavour.
23 May (Saturday), 24 May (Sunday), and 25 May (Monday) form a natural long weekend. Each city below offers a distinct flavour.
Quick fact box — Ganga Dussehra at a glance
| Ganga Dussehra 2026 Date | Monday, 25 May 2026 |
|---|---|
| Tithi | Jyeshtha Shukla Dashami |
| Dashami Begins | 04:30 AM, 25 May 2026 |
| Dashami Ends | 05:10 AM, 26 May 2026 |
| Hindi Month | Jyeshtha (Jeth) |
| Also Known As | Gangavataran, Jeth ka Dussehra |
| Best Snan Time | Brahma Muhurta (4:00 AM–5:30 AM) |
Date and time — why 2026 is special
23 May (Saturday), 24 May (Sunday), and 25 May (Monday) form a natural long weekend. Each city below offers a distinct flavour.
Is Ganga Dussehra auspicious?
23 May (Saturday), 24 May (Sunday), and 25 May (Monday) form a natural long weekend. Each city below offers a distinct flavour.
- Offer daan — water pots, hand fans, umbrellas, fruits
- Offer daan — water pots, hand fans, umbrellas, fruits
- Offer daan — water pots, hand fans, umbrellas, fruits
- Offer daan — water pots, hand fans, umbrellas, fruits
The significance — why millions take the plunge
23 May (Saturday), 24 May (Sunday), and 25 May (Monday) form a natural long weekend. Each city below offers a distinct flavour.
What are the rituals? A step-by-step guide
23 May (Saturday), 24 May (Sunday), and 25 May (Monday) form a natural long weekend. Each city below offers a distinct flavour.
- 23 May (Saturday), 24 May (Sunday), and 25 May (Monday) form a natural long weekend. Each city below offers a distinct flavour.
- 23 May (Saturday), 24 May (Sunday), and 25 May (Monday) form a natural long weekend. Each city below offers a distinct flavour.
- 23 May (Saturday), 24 May (Sunday), and 25 May (Monday) form a natural long weekend. Each city below offers a distinct flavour.
- 23 May (Saturday), 24 May (Sunday), and 25 May (Monday) form a natural long weekend. Each city below offers a distinct flavour.
- 23 May (Saturday), 24 May (Sunday), and 25 May (Monday) form a natural long weekend. Each city below offers a distinct flavour.
- 23 May (Saturday), 24 May (Sunday), and 25 May (Monday) form a natural long weekend. Each city below offers a distinct flavour.
- 23 May (Saturday), 24 May (Sunday), and 25 May (Monday) form a natural long weekend. Each city below offers a distinct flavour.
- 23 May (Saturday), 24 May (Sunday), and 25 May (Monday) form a natural long weekend. Each city below offers a distinct flavour.
Ganga Snan 2026 — the best time to visit
23 May (Saturday), 24 May (Sunday), and 25 May (Monday) form a natural long weekend. Each city below offers a distinct flavour.
| Brahma Muhurta | 4:00 AM – 5:30 AM · most auspicious |
|---|---|
| Sunrise Snan | 5:30 AM – 7:00 AM · best for photography |
| Sandhya Snan | From 6:30 PM, before evening aarti |
The 6 best cities to celebrate Ganga Dussehra 2026
23 May (Saturday), 24 May (Sunday), and 25 May (Monday) form a natural long weekend. Each city below offers a distinct flavour.
Varanasi — Where every ghat tells a story
Kashi offers depth over drama. The Dashashwamedh aarti is a choreographed ballet of fire, conch shells and Sanskrit hymns.
Varanasi — Where every ghat tells a story
Kashi offers depth over drama. The Dashashwamedh aarti is a choreographed ballet of fire, conch shells and Sanskrit hymns.
Varanasi — Where every ghat tells a story
Kashi offers depth over drama. The Dashashwamedh aarti is a choreographed ballet of fire, conch shells and Sanskrit hymns.
How big are the crowds? (approx. lakh visitors)
23 May (Saturday), 24 May (Sunday), and 25 May (Monday) form a natural long weekend. Each city below offers a distinct flavour.
What to wear — a quick style note
23 May (Saturday), 24 May (Sunday), and 25 May (Monday) form a natural long weekend. Each city below offers a distinct flavour.
| Women | Cotton sarees, salwar suits or kurta-palazzo sets in white, yellow, saffron or red. |
|---|---|
| Men | White or saffron kurta-pyjama, or a dhoti for the snan itself. |
| Avoid | Black, denim and synthetic fabrics — inauspicious and uncomfortable in summer. |
What to cook — the sattvic spread
23 May (Saturday), 24 May (Sunday), and 25 May (Monday) form a natural long weekend. Each city below offers a distinct flavour.
| Breakfast | Sabudana khichdi, fresh fruit bowl |
|---|---|
| Lunch | Singhare ki puri, kuttu paratha, aloo sabzi, curd |
| Sweet | Coconut barfi, makhana kheer, rabri |
| Drink | Aam panna, lemon-mint cooler, kacchi lassi |
Plan your long weekend with StayVista
23 May (Saturday), 24 May (Sunday), and 25 May (Monday) form a natural long weekend. Each city below offers a distinct flavour.
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23 May (Saturday), 24 May (Sunday), and 25 May (Monday) form a natural long weekend. Each city below offers a distinct flavour.
23 May (Saturday), 24 May (Sunday), and 25 May (Monday) form a natural long weekend. Each city below offers a distinct flavour.
23 May (Saturday), 24 May (Sunday), and 25 May (Monday) form a natural long weekend. Each city below offers a distinct flavour.
23 May (Saturday), 24 May (Sunday), and 25 May (Monday) form a natural long weekend. Each city below offers a distinct flavour.
23 May (Saturday), 24 May (Sunday), and 25 May (Monday) form a natural long weekend. Each city below offers a distinct flavour.
23 May (Saturday), 24 May (Sunday), and 25 May (Monday) form a natural long weekend. Each city below offers a distinct flavour.
23 May (Saturday), 24 May (Sunday), and 25 May (Monday) form a natural long weekend. Each city below offers a distinct flavour.
23 May (Saturday), 24 May (Sunday), and 25 May (Monday) form a natural long weekend. Each city below offers a distinct flavour.
As you make your way to the ghats this May, remember: Ganga doesn’t just cleanse sins. She reminds you to carry forward.
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