Ganga Dussehra

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Ganga Dussehra, also known as Gangavataran, is a Hindu festival celebrating the avatarana (descent) of the Ganges. It is believed by Hindus that the holy river Ganges descended from heaven to earth on this day. Ganga Dussehra takes place on Dashami of the waxing moon of the Hindu calendar month Jyeshtha. The festival celebration lasts ten days, including the nine days preceding this holy day.

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Ganga Dussehra: Ghats remain deserted in Varanasi due to COVID-19 pandemic Ganga Ghats remained deserted on the occasion of Ganga Dussehra in Uttar Pradesh' holy city Varanasi on June 01. The gathering of devotees is restricted to prevent the spread of coronavirus and police.. Credit: ANI Duration: 01:13Published on June 1, 2020

Ganga Dussehra: Social distancing norms flouted at Prayagraj's Sangam Ghat Amid coronavirus pandemic, devotees flouted social distancing norms and gathered at Sangam Ghat in Praygraj on June 01. They gathered in large numbers at the Ghat to celebrate Ganga Dussehra... Credit: ANI Duration: 01:17Published on June 1, 2020

PM Modi wishes people on Ganga Dussehra

"May mother Ganga, the eternal source of Indian spirituality, culture, prosperity and harmony, provide healthy life and continued success to all countrymen. Best wishes on Ganga Dussehra," Modi tweeted..
IndiaTimes - Published on June 1, 2020

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