Yamuna Pushkaram
| Yamuna Pushkaram | |
|---|---|
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Devotees offer prayer in the river Yamuna beside Taj Mahal | |
| Status | Active |
| Genre | Hindu festivals |
| Frequency | every 12 years |
| Venue | |
| Location(s) | Yamuna River |
| Country | India |
| Most recent | 19 June 2014 |
| Next event | 2 - 13 June 2026 |
| Area | Uttarakhand, Haryana and Uttar Pradesh |
| Activity | Holy river dip |
Yamuna Pushkaram is a festival of River Yamuna normally occurs once in 12 years. This Pushkaram is observed for a period of 12 days from the time of entry of Jupiter into Karka rasi (Cancer).[1]
See also
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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