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Ganga Saptami is observed on the seventh day (Saptami) of bright fortnight in the month of Baisakhi or Vaisakhi. People believe that Godess Ganga take rebirth on this day. This is the celbration of birth anniversary (Jayanti) of Goddess Ganga. This Year, Ganga Saptami or Ganga Jayanti falls on Tuesday, 14th May 2024.
There is an interesting legend behind Ganga Saptami. According to Brahma Purana, Sage Jahnu released the Ganga through his ear. Ganga Saptami is also known as Jahnu Saptami. On the festival day of Ganga Saptami, People take ritual bath in the river ganges and offer specual rituals to the Godess.
Ganga Saptami should not be confused with Ganga Dussehra when the Goddess Ganga descended on to the Earth.