Bathing In Holy Ganga: Astro Expert Shares Its Significance, Rituals, And Benefits

The rivers, especially the Ganga river, are considered sacred and revered in the Hindu religion and bathing in them is believed to be virtuous. 

Scroll down to read about the significance, rituals and benefits of bathing in Ganga as shared by our astrologer expert, Dr Radhakant Vats.

Significance Of Bathing In Ganga

• There is a huge importance of bathing in Ganga according to the Scriptures. 
• It is believed that if you bathe in Ganga, then you do not develop negative thoughts as it purifies your body and your mind.
• According to the legend, bathing in the Ganga is one of the simplest and crucial ways to get rid of negative energy.
• Apart from this, it also helps you get rid of the sins you have done unknowingly. You must know that when people the Gyanis say that bathing in Ganga removes your sin, it does not mean the sins you do knowingly.

• This also helps you gain beauty, strength, and power.
• The expert shared that the ones who bathe in Ganga also develop qualities like devotion, meditation and intelligence.
• Ultimately, it is believed to bless you with a healthy life.

Rules Of Bathing In Ganga

• The expert shared that you should preferably take a bath in the Ganga in the Brahma Muhurat. Also, you should offer Arghya to the Sun before and after bathing in the river.

• You must not use any soap, shampoo, or any other chemical products while bathing in Ganga.
• You should make sure that you are wearing clean clothes even while bathing in the holy river.
• You stand to receive immense blessings and benefits if you chant Mantras while bathing in the Ganga.
• It is considered very special to perform Yagya or Havan after bathing in the holy river.

Types Of Ganga Bathing

• ‘Mantra Snan’ is when you recite holy chants while bathing in Ganga.
• ‘Bhom Snan’ includes wetting your body with mud before taking a bath in Ganga.
• ‘Agni Snan’ is done by ‘Tantrikas’ and includes the usage of ‘Bhasma.’
• ‘Divya Snan’ or the Divine bath refers to when you bathe in the river while feeling the rays of the Sun on your body.

• ‘Varun Snan’ is just simply taking a dip in the river water.
• ‘Mansik Snan’ is bathing not in the holy river itself, but taking a usual bath while remembering or meditating on the holy river.

Benefits Of Bathing In Ganga

• According to the scriptures, bathing in the holy river Ganga brings you God’s immense blessings.
• It also helps calm your inner soul and remove your unknown sins.
• Apart from this, it also helps in pacifying the planets in your horoscope and eradicating planetary defects.

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