Ganga Pushkaram

Ganga Pushkaram

Pilgrims taking dip in the holy Ganges river at Haridwar (2012)
Status Active
Genre Hindu festivals
Frequency every 12 years
Venue
Location(s) Ganga River
Country India
Most recent 2011
Next event April 22 - May 5, 2023
Area North India
Activity Holy river dip

Ganga Pushkaram is a festival of River Ganga normally occurs once in 12 years. This Pushkaram is observed for a period of 12 days from the time of entry of Jupiter into Aswini nakshatra Mesha rasi (Aries).[1]

See also

References

  1. Roshen Dalal (18 April 2014). Hinduism: An Alphabetical Guide. Penguin Books Limited. pp. 921–. ISBN 978-81-8475-277-9.

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