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Preparations Ramp Up at Varanasi, Haridwar and Prayagraj for Ganga Dussehra 2025

Cleanliness drives launched at major ghats in Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Bihar, West Bengal, Jharkhand to prepare for June 5 observance.

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Overview

  • Officials and volunteers have initiated cleanliness drives and logistical setups at Varanasi, Haridwar and Prayagraj ghats ahead of the June 5 festival.
  • Ganga Dussehra falls on the Dashami Tithi of Jyeshtha, beginning at 11:54 PM IST on June 4 and ending at 2:15 AM IST on June 6.
  • The auspicious puja window is scheduled from 5:25 AM to 7:40 AM IST to perform rituals and holy bathing.
  • Devotees will carry out Pitra Puja, Ganga Aarti and mantra chanting to honor the descent of Goddess Ganga and seek spiritual cleansing.
  • Pilgrims from Uttarakhand, Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, West Bengal, Jharkhand converge at sacred ghats believing the river’s waters wash away sins.