Narmada Pushkaram
| Narmada Pushkaram | |
|---|---|
| Status | Active |
| Genre | Hindu festivals |
| Frequency | every 12 years |
| Location(s) | Narmada River |
| Country | India |
| Most recent | May 2012 |
| Next event | 2024 |
| Area | North India |
| Activity | Holy river dip |
Narmada Pushkaram is a festival of River Narmada normally occurs once in 12 years. This Pushkaram is observed for a period of 12 days from the time of entry of Jupiter into Vrushabha Rasi (Taurus).[1]
Amarkantak temple, Omkareshawar Temple, Chausath Yogini Temple, Chaubis Avatar Temple, Maheswar Temple, Nemawar Siddeshwar Mandir and Bhojpur Shiva Temples are very ancient and famous. Omkareshwar is one of the tweleve Jyothirlingas and Amrarkantak are the best places to take holy bath in the Naramada river.[2]
See also
References
- ^ Roshen Dalal (18 April 2014). Hinduism: An Alphabetical Guide. Penguin Books Limited. pp. 921–. ISBN 978-81-8475-277-9.
- ^ http://www.allgodscollections.com/2012/05/narmada-river-pushkaram-2012-and-places.html
