Mumbai: Ganga Saptami, a sacred Hindu festival that marks the earthly descent of the holy river Ganga, will be observed this year on May 3, 2025. Devotees believe that bathing in the Ganga on this day not only purifies the body but also liberates the soul from sins accumulated over multiple lifetimes. Every year, thousands of pilgrims visit the riverbanks to take a ceremonial dip, offer prayers, and seek blessings from Mother Ganga and Lord Shiva.
This year’s Ganga Saptami is considered significant especially due to the presence of rare and highly auspicious celestial combinations. According to Vedic astrology, Tripushkar Yoga, Ravi Yoga and Shivvaas Yoga will align on the same day, alongside the Punarvasu and Pushya Nakshatras. These yogas are said to multiply the benefits of spiritual practices, including ritual bathing (snan), charitable offerings (daan) and divine worship.
Ganga Saptami 2025 Date and Time
According to the Vedic Panchang, Ganga Saptami will begin on May 3, 2025, at 7:51 am and conclude on May 4, 2025, at 7:18 am. The festival falls on the seventh day (Saptami Tithi) of the Shukla Paksha in the Hindu month of Vaishakh.
Rare Yogas Enhancing the Significance of the Day
The occurrence of Tripushkar Yoga on this day makes it a powerful period for undertaking spiritual activities that are believed to yield results threefold. Ravi Yoga and Shivvaas Yoga, known for their auspicious influence, also fall on the same day. The presence of Punarvasu and Pushya Nakshatras further elevate the day’s importance, making it an ideal time for ritual purification and divine worship.
Auspicious Time for Holy Bath and Donations
The most auspicious window for bathing in the Ganga and performing acts of charity falls between 10:58 am and 1:38 pm on May 3, 2025. Devotees will have 2 hours and 40 minutes to immerse themselves in the holy river and carry out religious rituals for maximum spiritual benefit.
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