Sarasvati Pushkaram
Indian river festival
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![]() Triveni Ghat in Somanth is the confluence of three holy rivers namely Kapil, Hiran and a mystical River Saraswathy. | |
Status | Active |
Genre | Hindu festivals |
Frequency | every 12 years |
Venue | Triveni Sangam |
Location(s) | Prayag, Uttar Pradesh |
Country | India |
Most recent | May 31, 2013 |
Next event | May 15 - 26, 2025 |
Area | North India |
Activity | Holy river dip |
Sarasvati Pushkaram is a festival of River Sarasvati that normally occurs once every 12 years. Saraswati River is considered as the "Antarvahini" (invisible river) which flows at Triveni Sangam. This Pushkaram is observed for a period of 12 days from the time of entry of Jupiter into Mithuna rasi (Gemini).[1]
See also
- Kumbh Mela
- 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)
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