India Observes Ganga Dussehra Festival on May 25, Marking Hindu Goddess's Divine Descent

Ganga Dussehra, a major Hindu festival commemorating the descent of Goddess Ganga to Earth, falls on Monday, May 25, 2026. Across India, millions of devotees perform ritual bathing in sacred rivers, particularly the Ganges, while engaging in prayer and charitable acts. The festival holds significant cultural and religious importance in Hindu tradition, with observers believing the day absolves ten types of sins. The event reflects the continued centrality of river worship and religious observance in Indian life.