Narmada Pushkaram
Omkareshwar temple on Narmada river bank
StatusActive
GenreHindu festivals
FrequencyEvery 12 years
Location(s)Narmada River
CountryIndia
Most recentMay 2012
Next event2024
AreaCentral India
ActivityHoly 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.

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References

  1. Roshen Dalal (18 April 2014). Hinduism: An Alphabetical Guide. Penguin Books Limited. pp. 921–. ISBN 978-81-8475-277-9.
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