Krishna Pushkaralu
| Krishna Pushkaram | |
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Krishna River at Vijayawada | |
| Status | Active |
| Genre | Hindu festivals |
| Frequency | every 12 years |
| Venue |
List of major ghats
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| Location(s) | Krishna River |
| Country | India |
| Most recent | 2004 |
| Next event | August 12–23, 2016[1][2] |
| Area | South India |
| Activity | Holy river dip |
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Krishna Pushkaram is a festival of River Krishna which normally occurs once in 12 years. The Pushkaram is observed for a period of 12 days from the time of entry of Jupiter into Virgo (Kanya rasi). Pushkaram has been an age old practice in Andhra, especially in Amaravathi, Vijayawada, Avanigadda and Diviseema.[3]
Ghats in Vijayawada Durga Ghat Pushkara Ghat Padmavathi Ghat Metla Bazar Sithanagaram Ghat Punnami Ghat Siva Kshetram
See also
References
- ↑ "Krishna Pushkaram 2016 In TELANGANA". Telangana.
- ↑ Krishna Pushkaralu 2016
- ↑ Roshen Dalal (18 April 2014). Hinduism: An Alphabetical Guide. Penguin Books Limited. pp. 921–. ISBN 978-81-8475-277-9.
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