Ganga Pushkaram
Hindu festival, held every 12 years
| Ganga Pushkaram | |
|---|---|
 Pilgrims taking dip in the holy Ganges river at Haridwar (2012) | |
| Status | Active |
| Genre | Hindu festivals |
| Frequency | every 12 years |
| Venue | List of Major Ghats
|
| Location(s) | Ganga River |
| Country | India |
| Most recent | 2011 |
| Next event | 22 April – 5 May 2023 |
| Area | North India |
| Activity | Holy 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
- Kumbh Mela
- Godavari Pushkaram
- Pushkaram
References
- ^ Roshen Dalal (18 April 2014). Hinduism: An Alphabetical Guide. Penguin Books Limited. pp. 921–. ISBN 978-81-8475-277-9.
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Pushkaram
- Ganges (2023)
- Narmada (2024)
- Saraswati (2025)
- Yamuna (2026)
- Godavari (2027)
- Krishna (2028)
- Kaveri (2029)
- Bhima, Tamraparni(2030)
- Tapti (2019)
- Tungabhadra (2020)
- Sindhu (Indus) (2021)
- Pranhita (2022)
- () is the year of festival for the particular river
