Tungabhadra Pushkaralu

Tungabhadra Pushkaralu

Tungabhadra River in Hampi
Status Active
Genre Hindu festivals
Frequency every 12 years
Venue
Location(s) Tungabhadra River
Country India
Most recent December 9, 2008
Next event March 30 - April 10, 2020
Participants 1 Crore
Area Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana
Budget Rs. 125 crores[1]
Activity Holy river dip

Tungabhadra Pushkaram is a festival of River Tungabhadra normally occurs once in 12 years. This Pushkaram is observed for a period of 12 days from the time of entry of Jupiter into Makara rasi (Capricorn).[2][1]

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References

  1. 1 2 "One crore pilgrims likley [sic] for Tungabhadra Pushkaralu". The Hindu. Retrieved 2008-09-08.
  2. Roshen Dalal (18 April 2014). Hinduism: An Alphabetical Guide. Penguin Books Limited. pp. 921–. ISBN 978-81-8475-277-9.


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