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Ganga Pushkaram
Pilgrims taking dip in the holy Ganges riveratHaridwar (2012)
StatusActive
GenreHindu festivals
Frequencyevery 12 years
Venue

List of Major Ghats

Location(s)Ganga River
CountryIndia
Most recent2011
Next event22 April – 5 May 2023
AreaNorth India
ActivityHoly river dip

Ganga Pushkaram is a festival of River Ganga which 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[edit]

References[edit]

  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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