| Sarasvati Pushkaram | |
|---|---|
 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 normally occurs once in 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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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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