Krishna Pushkaralu
| Krishna Pushkaram కృష్ణ పుష్కరాలు | |
|---|---|
 Dhyana Buddha Ghat in Amaravathi | |
| Status | Active |
| Genre | Hindu festivals |
| Begins | 12 August 2016 |
| Ends | 23 August 2016 |
| Frequency | once every 12Years(lasts for 12days) |
| Venue |
Major ghats
|
| Location(s) | Krishna River |
| Country | India |
| Previous event | 2016 |
| Next event | 2028 |
| Area | South India |
| Activity | Holy river dip and worship at the temples on the banks of the river |
Krishna Pushkaralu is a festival of River Krishna which normally occurs once in every 12 years and is celebrated with much glory. The Pushkaram is observed for a period of 12 days from the time of entry of Jupiter into Virgo (Kanya rasi). The festival is "theoretically" observed throughout the twelve months that the planet remains in that sign, but the first 12 days are considered most sacred as per the beliefs of indians.[1] Pushkaram has been an age old practice in southern states Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka and Telangana. In 2016, the celebration started on 12 August and ended on 23 August.
Ghats in Vijayawada: Padmavathi Ghat, Krishnaveni Ghat, Durga Ghat, Sithanagaram Ghat, Punnami Ghat, Bhavani Ghat, Pavithra Sangam (Ferry) Ghat
Ghats in Amaravathi: Shivalayam Ghat, Dhyana Buddha Ghat, Dharanikota Ghat
Ghats In Kurnool District: Patala Ganga Ghat (Srisailam), Sangameswaram River Ghat
Ghats in Gadwal, Mahaboob Nagar Juraala, Beechupally.
Ghats in Karnataka: Chikodi (Bagalkot), Raichur (Krishna Taluk)
References
- ↑ "All about Krishna Pushkaralu 2016". 14 August 2016.