Sindhu Pushkaram
| Sindhu Pushkaram | |
|---|---|
 'Sangam' or the confluence of the two rivers Zanskar and Sindu | |
| Status | Active |
| Genre | Hindu festivals |
| Frequency | every 12 years |
| Venue | Ladakh, Leh |
| Location(s) | Sindhu River |
| Country | India |
| Most recent | December19, 2009 |
| Next event | November 21 - December 2, 2021 |
| Area | North India |
| Activity | Holy river dip |
Sindhu Pushkaram is a festival of River Sindhu normally occurs once in 12 years. This Pushkaram is observed for a period of 12 days from the time of entry of Jupiter into Kumbha rasi (Aquarius).[1]
Celebrations 2021[]
Sindhu Pushkaram is being celebrated in Leh at Sindh Ghat.[2]
Being an ecologically very sensitive area, it is expected of the devotees to be more sensitive and does not litter the Holy Sindhu.
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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.
- ^ https://www.facebook.com/groups/904515826309195/permalink/4640471039380303/
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