Ganga Dussehra has great importance in the festivals of Sanatan Dharma. This is the reason why a crowd of devotees is being seen on the ghats of the Ganga on this occasion across the country. But at some special places, devotees from all over India reach for Ganga Dussehra. If you are also planning to go to Ganga Dussehra, then you can visit these places. You can see the amazing form of Ganga Dussehra by going here. So let's know about these places…
Varanasi
Every year on the occasion of Ganga Dussehra, lakhs of devotees come to Varanasi, the city of Shiva in Uttar Pradesh, and offer special prayers by taking a bath in Mother Ganga. There are 87 Ghats in Varanasi, which have their importance. Scholars say that the Ganga bath has special significance in Kashi.
Haridwar
Ganga is considered to be of special importance in Haridwar. From here the river Ganga leaves the hilly areas and enters the plains. Apart from this, scholars say that drops of nectar fell here during the churning of the ocean, due to which Kumbh is organized here every 12 years. This is the reason why the importance of Ganga Dussehra increases in Haridwar.
Rishikesh
In Rishikesh, lakhs of devotees take a holy dip on the occasion of Ganga Dussehra. It is said that the three main rivers of Sanatan Dharma, Ganga, Yamuna, and Saraswati meet at this place. From this place, the river Ganga takes a right turn. A special worship aarti of Maa Ganga is organized here every evening.
Garhmukteshwar
A temple of Maa Ganga is also built in Garhmukteshwar situated on the banks of the Ganges. Apart from this, a huge fair is organized here on the occasion of Ganga Dussehra. Devotees come from far and wide to participate in this and seek the blessings of salvation by taking a dip in Mother Ganges.
Allahabad
Ganga Dussehra is very special in Allahabad, the meeting place of Sangamnagari i.e. Ganga, Yamuna, and invisible Saraswati. Because Kumbh is also organized here, its importance increases even more. This is the reason why there is an influx of devotees here on the occasion of Ganga Dussehra.
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