Narmada Pushkaram is held once in 12 years at the origin
point of Narmada River at Amarkanta in Madhya Pradesh. Narmada Pushkaram 2012
dates are from May 17 to May 28, 2012. This pushkaram is held when Jupiter
enters Vrishabha Rasi. The main ritual includes taking holy dip in the Narmada
River and Narmada Kund.
Narmadakund is a pool at the place of origin of Narmada
River. Devotees will be taking bath here during the Pushkaram.
A Pushakaram takes place once in 12 years when Jupitar
(Brishaspati) enters a particular zodiac.
There are total of 12
rivers where Pushkaram takes place. The most famous is the Godavari
Pushkaram.
The ritual of pushkaram is more popular in Andhra Pradesh.