Pushkar Kumbh at Keshav Prayag
The Pushkar Kumbh has commenced at Keshav Prayag in Mana village, located in Chamoli district, after a 12-year interval.
Significance of the Event
- The Pushkar Kumbh is a significant religious event linked to the entrance of Jupiter into the Gemini sign, occurring once every 12 years.
- The confluence of the Alaknanda and Saraswati rivers at Keshav Prayag in Mana is the focal point for this event.
- This event predominantly attracts devotees of the Vaishnavite tradition, especially from South India.