Ganga Pushkaram | |
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![]() Pilgrims taking dip in the holyGanges river atHaridwar (2012) | |
Status | Active |
Genre | Hindu festivals |
Frequency | every 12 years |
Venue | |
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 ofRiver Ganga which normally occurs once in 12 years. ThisPushkaram is observed for a period of 12 days from the time of entry ofJupiter into Aswini nakshatraMesha rasi (Aries).[1]