Ganga Dussehra 2025: How to do Mansik Snan at home

Mumbai: Ganga Dussehra, observed on the tenth day (Dashami) of the Hindu month of Jyeshtha, holds immense spiritual significance for devotees across India. Celebrated as the day the sacred Ganga descended to Earth, this festival is marked by ritual baths in the holy river. It is believed that taking a dip in the Ganga on this auspicious day can cleanse lifetimes of sins and open the doors to spiritual liberation (moksha).

In 2025, Ganga Dussehra falls on 5 June, and thousands are expected to gather at riverbanks to participate in the holy ritual. But what if you’re unable to travel to a Ganga ghat due to distance, age, illness, or circumstances beyond your control? According to spiritual teachings, there is a powerful alternative: Mansik Snan, or mental bathing. This ancient practice, endorsed by saints during the Kumbh Mela and beyond, offers a way to connect deeply with the divine—without stepping out of your home.

What Is Mansik Snan (Mental Bathing)?

Mansik Snan, also known as mental or spiritual bathing, is a meditative and devotional practice where a devotee visualises themselves bathing in the Ganga. Through sincere intention, prayer, and inner purification, it is believed one can receive the same spiritual merit as a physical dip in the river.

Historically, this method has been recommended for those who are physically disabled, elderly, or otherwise unable to travel. Sacred texts affirm that mentally envisioning a Ganga bath with full faith and a pure heart—along with remembrance of God—yields equivalent spiritual results. The key lies in the sincerity and purity of your intent.

How to Perform Mansik Snan on Ganga Dussehra 2025

To conduct a mental Ganga bath, follow these simple yet sacred steps:

• Rise during Brahma Muhurat (around 4 am), the most auspicious time of day for spiritual activities.
• Mix a few drops of Ganga jal (Ganga water) into your bathing water. If possible, stand in a tub or vessel with water to symbolise the river.
• Before bathing, offer Achaman (sipping of sacred water) to the Sun God and silently visualise yourself at a Ganga ghat.
• Apologise to Mother Ganga for not being able to visit in person and seek her blessings with devotion.
• After your bath, wear clean clothes, perform puja, offer water to the Sun, donate to the needy, and engage in virtuous deeds.

This symbolic yet spiritually rich practice is rooted in the wisdom of the age-old saying: “Man changa to kathoti mein Ganga”—If the mind is pure, the Ganga flows even in a humble vessel.

(Disclaimer: The information provided is based on traditional beliefs and religious texts. News9 Live does not endorse or validate these claims.)

 Ganga Dussehra 2025 brings the promise of inner cleansing and liberation. If you can’t travel to the holy river, discover how Mansik Snan—a powerful mental bathing ritual—can offer the same spiritual blessings right from your home.  Spirituality Lifestyle News -Fashion Trends, Beauty Tips, Celebrity Party News, Relationship advice, Travel and Food Tips