Pushkar Kumbh Begins at Keshav Prayag After 12-Year Wait
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Event | Pushkar Kumbh commenced on May 16, 2025, at Keshav Prayag, Mana village, Chamoli, Uttarakhand. |
| Frequency | Held every 12 years when Jupiter (Guru) enters the Gemini (Mithun) zodiac sign. |
| Location | Keshav Prayag, the confluence of Alaknanda and Saraswati rivers in Mana village. |
| Significance | Auspicious event for bathing and prayers; believed to bring spiritual merit (Punya). |
| Participants | Primarily Vaishnavite tradition followers, especially from South India. |
| Administrative Steps | District Magistrate Sandeep Tiwari oversaw: |
| - Improvement of pedestrian routes. | |
| - Installation of multi-language signboards. | |
| - Regular monitoring for crowd and event management. | |
| Location Facts | Mana village is the last Indian village near the Indo-China border. |
| Alaknanda is a major tributary of the Ganga; Saraswati is revered in Hindu mythology. | |
| Impact | - Increased pilgrim traffic to Badrinath Dham and Mana village. |
| - Boost to religious tourism and local economy. | |
| - Revitalization of traditional practices and heritage sites. |