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Ganga Dussehra Incense & pooja guide

Ganga Dussehra celebrates the descent of the Ganga to earth. Pilgrims bathe at Haridwar, Rishikesh, Prayagraj and Varanasi, and the evening Ganga aarti is especially grand.

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Quick answer

Which incense is best for Ganga Dussehra?

Chandan, Jasmine and Mogra are classic choices for Ganga Dussehra. The Ganga aarti is performed with lamps, flowers and incense, and many families perform a puja at home with Ganga jal, lamp and fragrance.

Fragrances for Ganga Dussehra

When is Ganga Dussehra?

Jyeshtha Shukla Dashami, usually in May or June.

Incense and dhoop in the Ganga Dussehra ritual

The Ganga aarti is performed with lamps, flowers and incense, and many families perform a puja at home with Ganga jal, lamp and fragrance.

Why these fragrances

  • Chandan Premium Incense Sticks: Sandalwood for the puja.
  • Jasmine Premium Incense Sticks: A light summer jasmine.
  • Mogra Premium Incense Sticks: A fresh mogra for the hot season.

Gifting for Ganga Dussehra

Ganga Dussehra is a day of charity; many families donate to temples and ghats.

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Where Ganga Dussehra is celebrated

A simple Ganga Dussehra incense ritual

  1. 1Bathe in the Ganga, or add Ganga jal to your bath.
  2. 2Light the lamp and incense at the shrine.
  3. 3Watch or attend the evening Ganga aarti.

Frequently asked questions

Why is Ganga Dussehra celebrated?

It marks the day the Ganga is believed to have descended from heaven to earth.

Where is it celebrated most?

At Haridwar, Rishikesh, Prayagraj, Varanasi and the other Ganga ghats.

Which incense suits the day?

Sandalwood and light florals suit the summer puja.

Get ready for Ganga Dussehra

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