Archive · 5 Jun 2025
Ganga Dussehra Celebrations and River Cleaning Drives Planned
People are celebrating Ganga Dussehra with a special boat procession.
In Prayagraj, they are building a bamboo boat called Niwada to immerse in the river, following a tradition.
In Kanpur, people are cleaning the Ganga, removing trash and debris from the riverbanks.
The mayor is involved, encouraging people to keep the river clean and pure.
They're also planning to install cameras to stop people from polluting the water.
School kids are putting on shows to teach others how to protect the river.
A Niwada boat will be taken out on Ganga Dussehra.
Residents are constructing a Niwada boat in Katghar.
Volunteers and municipal workers collaborated to remove waste from riverbanks.
A Ganga cleaning drive was organized in Kanpur.
Officials are planning additional CCTV cameras along the riverbank.
- Who
- Devotees, volunteers, municipal workers
- What
- Niwada boat procession and river cleaning activities
- When
- June 5th (Ganga Dussehra)
- Where
- Prayagraj and Kanpur along the Ganga River
- Why
- To celebrate Ganga Dussehra, maintain tradition, and preserve the river
- Event Date
- Ganga Dussehra on June 5
- Locations
- Katghar, Kydganj, Kanpur
- Focus
- Ganga River
