Ganga Saptami 2026 in Kolkata
गंगा सप्तमी · कोलकाता
By Rohiit Gupta, Chief Vedic Architect, Trikal Vaani
Ganga Saptami 2026 in Kolkata (कोलकाता) falls on Thursday, 23 April 2026. Planetary ruler: Sun (Surya) and Maa Ganga. Auspicious muhurat: Madhyahna: 11:00 AM to 1:30 PM IST. The day Maa Ganga descended to earth from the matted locks of Lord Shiva. Visit famous Kolkata temples like Kalighat Kali Temple and Dakshineswar Kali Temple for darshan. Authentic Vedic guidance with Kolkata-specific timings.
Significance of Ganga Saptami
Bath in Ganga or sprinkling Ganga jal on this day washes away lifetimes of sins.
🛕 Where to celebrate Ganga Saptami in Kolkata
These temples in Kolkata are especially powerful during Ganga Saptami:
- ●Kalighat Kali Temple
- ●Dakshineswar Kali Temple
- ●Belur Math
✓ Do's
- ●Take holy bath in Ganga or sprinkle Ganga jal
- ●Worship Maa Ganga
- ●Donate water pots to the thirsty
- ●Recite Ganga Stotra
✗ Don'ts
- ●Do not pollute any water body
- ●Avoid wasting water
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When is Ganga Saptami 2026 in Kolkata?
Ganga Saptami 2026 is celebrated in Kolkata on Thursday, 23 April 2026.
What is the Ganga Saptami muhurat in Kolkata?
The Ganga Saptami muhurat in Kolkata is Madhyahna: 11:00 AM to 1:30 PM IST.
Which temples to visit on Ganga Saptami in Kolkata?
Famous temples in Kolkata: Kalighat Kali Temple, Dakshineswar Kali Temple, Belur Math.
Who is the planetary ruler of Ganga Saptami?
The planetary ruler of Ganga Saptami is Sun (Surya) and Maa Ganga.