Sarasvati Pushkaram
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Sarasvati Pushkaram | |
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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]
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[edit]References
[edit]- ^ Roshen Dalal (18 April 2014). Hinduism: An Alphabetical Guide. Penguin Books Limited. pp. 921–. ISBN 978-81-8475-277-9.