Pranahita Pushkaram is held once in 12 years and is conducted on the Pranahita River banks in Adilabad and Karimnagar districts of Telangana. Pranahita Pushkaralu 2022 dates are from April 13 to April 24, 2022. This pushkaram is held when Jupiter enters Pisces Zodiac (Meena Rashi). The main ritual includes taking holy dip in the Pranahitha River in various places. The most auspicious spot to take holy bath during the occasion is at Kaleswaram -  Kaleshwara Mukteswara Swamy Temple . It is said that a person who takes a holy dip in Pranahita River at the auspicious time of Pushkaralu will be blessed by gods and will get sin redemption. There is a belief that Pranahita River, Vynya River, Saraswati River merge in Godavari River during the Pranahita Pushkaralu. The main place to take holy dip during the pushakram are Tummidihettl, Vemanapalli, Arjuna Gutta, Kaleshwaram, Supaka, Janagama, Aalugama, Pulagama, and Sirsa villages in Adilabad and Karimnagar districts of Telangana Pran...

Sindhu Pushkaram is held once in 12 years and is conducted on the Indus River banks in Ladakh. Sindhu Pushkaralu 2021 dates are from November 21 to December 2, 2021. This pushkaram is held when Jupiter enters Kumbha Rasi (Aquarius). The main ritual includes taking holy dip in the Sindhu River in various places. The most auspicious spot is the confluence of Zanskar and Sindhu River in Leh region. Nimmu Valley is the spot where the ‘Sangam’ or the confluence of the two rivers Zanskar and Indus takes place. It is highly meritorious to perform charity during the period of pushkaram.

Tungabhadra Pushkaram is held once in 12 years and is conducted in Tungabhadra banks in Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh and Telangana. Tungabhadra Pushkaralu 2020 dates are from November 20 to December 1, 2020. This pushkaram is held when Jupiter enters Makara Rasi (Capricorn). The main ritual includes taking holy dip in the Tungabhadra River in various places. Tungabhadra Pushkaralu Time Period Starts at afternoon at 1:15 PM of November 20 and ends on December 1, 2020. The most important place to take bath are Hampi and Bellary in Karnataka, Mantralayam in Andhra Pradesh, Alampur in Telangana and Sangameswaram in Kurnool District in Andhra Pradesh.  A Pushkaram takes place once in 12 years when Jupitar (Brihaspati) 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 parts of Karnataka, Telangana and Andhra Pradesh. What do Hindus d...

Pushkara, or Pushkarams, is a popular Hindu ritual and festival which is held along 12 rivers. A Pushkaram along a particular takes place once in 12 years when Jupitar (Brihaspati) enters a particular zodiac. Here are the names of 12 rivers that play host to Pushkaram or Pushkara – the river festival. Pushkaram Rivers Ganga River Narmada or Reva River Saraswati Yamuna or Jamna Godavari Krishna Cauvery or Kaveri Bhima or Bhimarathi River ( Tambraparni) Pushkara Vahini (Brahmaputra) Tungabhadra Sindhu or Indus Parineeta (Sapranitantasi) (Pranahita) Jupiter enters a particular Zodiac sign and the Pushkaram is held during the period in which Jupiter travels through the Zodiac. Name of The River               Zodiac sign Ganges                                Aries Narmada                    ...

Bhima or Bhimarathi River Pushkaram is held once in 12 years and is conducted in Bhima River banks in Maharashtra, Karnataka and Telangana through which Bhima River flows. Bhima River Pushkaram 2018 dates are from October 12. This pushkaram is held when Jupiter enters Dhanu Rasi (Sagittarius). The main ritual includes taking holy dip in the Bhimarathi River River. Note - The Bhima Pushkaram in some texts is also refered as Tamraparni. Tamraparni River flows in Tamil Nadu. There is a river of the same name in Chandgad Taluka in Kolhapur District of Maharashtra. 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 Telangana and Andhra Pradesh. What do Hindus do during Bhimarathi Pushkaram? During Bhimarathi Pushkaram, Hindus take holy dip in Bhima River at the...

Krishna Pushkaram is held once in 12 years and is conducted in places through which the Kaveri River flows especially at Talacauvery, Srirangapatanam and Srirangam. Kaveri Pushkaram 2017 dates are from September 12 to September 23, 2017. This pushkaram is held when Jupiter enters Tula Rasi (Libra). The main ritual includes taking holy dip in the Kaveri River. 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. The important places to take bath during the Kaveri Pushkaram are Talakaveri, Bhagamandala, Kushalnagar, Srirangapatna, Mandya, Krishnarajasagara Dam, Shivanasamudra, Bannur, Narasipura, Talakadu, Mudukuthore, Muthathi, Kanakapura in Karnataka Mettur, Bhavani – Thirunana, Pallipalayam, Erode, Kodumudi, Velur, Srirangam, Thiruvaiyaru, Thanjavur, Swami...

Krishna Pushkaram is held once in 12 years and is conducted in Srisailam, Guntur and Krishna districts of Andhra Pradesh through which Krishna River flows. Krishna Pushkaram 2016 dates are from August 12. This pushkaram is held when Jupiter enters Kanya Rasi (Virgo). The main ritual includes taking holy dip in the Krishna River. 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.

Kaleshwaram is one of the most sought after spot for holy dip during Godavari Pushkaram . The popular belief is that Kaleshwaram is the Triveni Sangamam or the meeting point of Pranahita River, Godavari River and the Saraswati River.  Devotees will be taking bath at the confluence of Godavari Rivar and Pranahita River during the Pushkaram. It is believed that Saraswathi River flows underground along with Pranahita and Godavari rivers at Kaleshwaram. Sri Kaleshwara Mukhteeshwara Swamy is located here. In the temple, two Shivlings are placed on single pedestal and one is called Yama and another Shiva. Devotees, who visit this place, first offer prayers to Lord Yama and later to Lord Shiva. The temple also houses Goddess Saraswathi and Surya, the son god. Thus the temple is home to unique murtis. Kaleshwaram is around 130 km from Karimnagar in Andhra Pradesh. Saraswati Pushkaram and Pr...

Godavari Pushkaralu happens once in 12 years and is of great significance to Hindus around the world. It is believed that performing holy dip in Godavari River during the Pushkaram period will help in redemption of sins. It is also an highly auspicious period to perform rituals to departed souls. The spiritual and religious significance is due to the belief that during this period all Hindu Gods and saints take holy dip in Godavari and this makes the river sacred. The Pushkaram festival is performed in 12 important rivers when Jupiter enters a particular zodiac sign. Thus there are twelve pushkarams. The most important is the Godavari Pushkaram. The pushkaram lasts as long as the Jupiter remains in that particular Zodiac sign. Godavari Pushkaram happens when Jupiter enters Leo. Godavari Pushkaralu is conducted for 24 days. The first 12 days of Godavari Pushkaram is called Aadhi Pushkaram. The last 12 days of is known as Anthya pushkaram. Related Godavari Pushka...

Godavari Pushkaram is one of the most important Pushkarams in Telangana and Andhra Pradesh and attracts millions of devotees. The Godavari Pushkaralu dates in 2015 - Pushkaram will be held from July 14, 2015 to July 25. The important bathing dates are yet to be announced. The important location for the Pushkaram is the ghats at Rajahmundry . 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. Every 12th year Jupiter’s entry into the constellation Leo marks the Pushkaram for Godavari . It is believed that during this period all deities with the rishis (holy men) enter the particular river for a holy dip. It is is widely believed that the rituals like snana (bath), dana (charity), japa (recitation), archana (worship) and dhyana (meditation),performed during Pushkaram bless the people in every sphere of their lives. Performing rituals dedicated to departed souls du...

As per Hindu scriptures, Pushkara is the son of Varuna, the Hindu god of ocean, rain, water and the rivers. Pushkara performed intense austerities to please Shiva and Brahma . They gave a boon each. Brahma blessed him with residence in the waters in his Kamandalu (water pot). Shiva blessed him with Jala Tattva Siddhi. By virtue of the boons, Pushkara became the King of all Thirthas or sacred water bodies and was regarded as the Theerthapalaka or the keeper of the sacred waters. Pushkara is derived from the Sanskrit word ‘Pushti’ meaning nourishment and ‘kara’ means one who conducts it. Thus pushkara is the energy that nourishes. Thus Pushkara in reference to sacred rivers means the one who energize the rivers and provide spiritual purification. Pushparaksha is also one of the names of Lord Vishnu and the meaning of the name is one with lotus eyes. The famous sacred water body in Tirumala temple is also known as Swami Pushkarini. Pushkar is also a famous pilgrim cent...

The Godavari River holds a deeply revered status in Hinduism due to several significant reasons rooted in mythology, spiritual beliefs, and cultural traditions: Mythological Significance: According to Hindu mythology, the Godavari River is said to have its origins from the sage Gautama Maharishi's hermitage, where his wife Ahalya underwent penance. It is believed that the river emerged as a result of Ganga's (the sacred river Ganges) presence in Gautama Maharishi's kamandalu (water pot). This association with ancient sages and divine origins contributes to its holiness. Pilgrimage Sites: The Godavari River flows through several sacred towns and pilgrimage sites, such as Trimbak, Nashik, and Paithan, among others. These places are associated with important temples and religious ceremonies, drawing millions of devotees annually who come to bathe in the holy waters as part of their spiritual journey. Spiritual Purification: Like the Ganges in northern India, the Godava...

Saraswati Pushkaram 2013 as per Telugu calendars and Panchang is from May 30, 2013 to June 10, 2013. Saraswathi Pushkaram is held once in 12 years at Kaleshwaram in Andhra Pradesh. It is believed that Saraswathi River flows underground along with Pranahita and Godavari rivers at Kaleshwaram. According to the Kaleshwaram temple history, Pushkaram for Saraswathi River is conducted when ‘Guru’ (Jupiter) enters ‘Mithuna’ (Gemini) sign.  Kaleshwaram temple is located around 135 kilometer east of Karimnagar. The town is 277 kilometer north of Hyderabad.  Pushkara, or Pushkarams , is a popular Hindu ritual and festival which is held along 12 rivers. A Pushakaram along a particular river takes place once in 12 years when Jupitar (Brishaspati) enters a particular zodiac. The ritual of pushkaram is more popular in Andhra Pradesh. The main ritual involves taking a holy dip the river. In Saraswati Pushkaram, holy dip is taken in Pranahita and  Godavari  riv...

Narmada Pushkaram is held once in 12 years at the origin point of Narmada River at Amarkanta in Madhya Pradesh. Narmada Pushkaram 2024 dates are from May 1 to May 12, 2024. 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  12rivers where Pushkaram  takes place. The most famous is the Godavari Pushkaram. The ritual of pushkaram is more popular in Andhra Pradesh.

Pranahita Pushkaralu is an important ritual that takes place at the Kaleshwaram Temple  in Telangana. The Pushkaram begins April 13, 2022 and concludes on April 24, 2022. The Pranahita Pushkaralu is held once in twelve years and attracts thousands of devotees. The popular belief is that Kaleshwaram is the Triveni Sangamam or the meeting point of Pranahita River , Godavari River and the Saraswati River . Devotees will be taking bath at the confluence of Godavari River and Pranahita River during the Pushkaram. Pranahita River merges with the Godavari River at Kaleshwaram, which is around 130 km from Karimnagar in Telangana. A Pushkaram takes place once in 12 years when Jupitar (Brihaspati) enters a particular zodiac. There are total of 12 rivers where Pushkaram  takes place.