| Narmada Pushkaram | |
|---|---|
 Omkareshwar temple on Narmada river bank | |
| Status | Active |
| Genre | Hindu festivals |
| Frequency | Every 12 years |
| Location(s) | Narmada River |
| Country | India |
| Most recent | May 2012 |
| Next event | 2024 |
| Area | Central 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, Maheshwar Maheshwar Temple, Nemawar Siddheshwar Mandir and Bhojpur Shiva Temple are very ancient and famous. Omkareshawar is one of the twelve Jyothirlingas and Amrarkantak are the best places to take holy bath in the Naramada river.
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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