The festival of Ganga Dussehra is a sacred festival that commemorates the arrival of the River Ganga to Earth

Each year,  Ganga Dusherra attracts thousands of pilgrims to sacred cities like Haridwar, where devotees gather at river ghats to take a holy dip in the Ganga, offer prayers and participate in rituals marking the river’s divine descent to Earth

Pilgrims from across the country flock to Har Ki Pauri during Ganga Dusherra to participate in prayers, rituals and holy bathing ceremonies

The festival holds deep spiritual significance in Hindu tradition, with many believing that bathing in the sacred river on this day helps cleanse sins and brings peace and prosperity

Every Ganga Dusherra, Haridwar witnesses an overwhelming influx of pilgrims seeking blessings through holy dips in the Ganga

Haridwar saw an overwhelming rush of devotees on the occasion of Ganga Dusherra, with packed ghats and continuous religious ceremonies throughout the day