Why Gangajal Not Bring Brought from Kashi: The Reason Surprises You

Sujeet kumar | Feb 25, 2025, 23:38 IST

The goddess Ganga, is considered the most sacred river, revered for its purifying power, believed to wash away sins and help achieve liberation (moksha), making bathing in its waters a significant religious practice; Hindus often travel long distances to immerse the ashes of their deceased in the Ganga to facilitate their soul's journey to heaven. Gangajal is considered sacred and purifying in Hinduism. It is believed to have the power to cleanse and purify the soul, and to wash away sins. Gangajal is used in many religious ceremonies and sacraments.

Key points about Gangajal's importance:

Personification of the Goddess Ganga:

The Holy Ganga

The Ganges River is personified as the Goddess Ganga, further elevating its sacred status.

Ritualistic use:

Gangajal is used in various Hindu rituals, including offering it to deities, sprinkling it around the home for purification, and pouring it on the dying to ensure a peaceful transition.

Symbol of purity:

Hindus believe that bathing in the Ganges or even touching its water can cleanse one's sins and negative energies.

Flow Of Ganga In Kashi:

In Kashi, the Ganges has a more distinct northerly flow than at Haridwar. The Ganges here merges with five more rivers like Varuna and Assi. which is why this place is also known as Varanasi. It is said that Kashi is set on the Trishul of Lord Shiva.

Spiritual significance:

Many Hindus believe that Gangajal can help one attain moksha, the ultimate liberation from the cycle of rebirth.
Kashi is called the city of salvation. Many creatures live in the Ganges River. It is believed that these creatures also have the right to salvation.
Collecting and taking this water away from Kashi will disrupt the cycle of death and rebirth, the soul might not completely attain moksha, and will pose a problem for you later.
Another reason that is given as to why people should not take Gangajal from Kashi is that people come to Kashi, dead or alive, to attain Moksha. And so, when the deceased are burned on the pyre and their ashes are cremated or dissolved in the Ganga, it is a part of the soul that is being offered to river Ganga.

Another Reason:

Apart from this, the Aghori energy is active in Kashi. There are some rules to control this energy, one of which is that Ganga water from Kashi is not brought into the house, but you can bring some sacred objects from Kashi, like Shiva Linga, Rudraksha, etc., but you cannot bring Ganga jal and sacred soil.