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What is Ganga Saptami?

In 2025, Ganga Saptami was observed on Tuesday, May 6.

Ganga Saptami falls on the seventh day (Saptami) of the Shukla Paksha in the month of Vaishakha, just after Sita Navami.

It celebrates two main events:

• The descent of the Ganga from heaven to Earth through the locks of Lord Shiva’s hair (to save the Earth from flooding).
• Her re-emergence from the earthen vessel held by Jahnavi Rishi, which is why she is also known as Jahnavi.

What is Sitha Navami?

SITHA NAVAMI

May 5th, is Navami 2025 Date and Timings

In 2025, Sita Navami was observed on Monday, May 5. The auspicious Madhyahna Muhurat (midday period) for performing rituals was from 11:41 AM to 2:28 PM IST, lasting for 2 hours and 47 minutes. The Navami Tithi began at 7:05 PM on May 4 and ended at 8:08 PM on May 5

Sitha Navami (also spelled Seetha Navami or Sita Navami) is a Hindu festival that celebrates the birth anniversary of Goddess Sita, the consort of Lord Rama and one of the central figures in the Hindu epic, the Ramayana. It is observed on the ninth day (Navami) of the Shukla Paksha (waxing phase of the moon) in the month of Vaishakha, according to the Hindu lunar calendar. This usually falls in April or May in the Gregorian calendar.

Key Aspects of Sita Navami:

• Significance:
  Sita Navami commemorates the appearance of Sita, who is believed to have emerged from the earth (Bhoomi Devi) when King Janaka was plowing a field. Hence, she is also known as Bhoomija (daughter of the Earth).
• Observances:
  Devotees, especially women, observe fasts, perform pujas, and recite Ramayana passages. Temples dedicated to Lord Rama and Sita see special celebrations.
• Rama Navami Parallel:
  Interestingly, Sita Navami falls exactly a month after Rama Navami, the birthday of Lord Rama, making it a spiritually complementary festival.
• Regions of Celebration:
  It is widely celebrated in North India, Nepal, and among Hindu communities across the world.

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