Tungabhadra Pushkaralu in Karnataka 2020 : Places, Pushkar Ghats, Pooja-Karnataka Tungabhadra Pushkaram

Tungabhadra Pushkaralu in Karnataka 2020,  Karnataka Tungabhadra Pushkaralu 2020  : Tungabhadra Pushkaram /  Tungabhadra Pushkaralu / Tungabhadra River Pushkaralu / Tungabhadra River was known by the name of Pampa, is one of the biggest festivals of river Tungabhadra that celebrate in Karnataka state. It is a 12-day festival that celebrates the river Tungabhadra with thousands of devotees gathering to pay their respects and offer prayers to the river. Most of these devotees depend on agriculture for a living and therefore, pray for good rains and crops during the Tungabhadra Pushkaralu festival.

The Tungabhadra is a major river in India that starts and flows through the state of Karnataka during most of its course, before flowing along the border between Telangana, Andhra Pradesh and ultimately joining the Krishna River near Sangameswaram village in Kurnool district of Andhra Pradesh. The Tungabhadra River is formed by the confluence of the Thunga River and the Bhadra River at Koodli which flow down the eastern slope of the Western Ghats in the state of Karnataka. The two rivers originate in Mudigere Taluk of Chikmagalur District of Karnataka along with the Nethravathi (west-flowing river, joining the Arabian Sea near Mangalore), the Tunga and the Bhadra rise at Gangamoola, in Varaha Parvatha in the Western Ghats at an elevation of 1198 metres , near Samse Village.

Tungabhadra  Pushkaralu 2020 starts on November 20th – and will go on till December 1st. It is celebrated when the planet Jupiter enters the Makara rasi or Capricorn zodiac sign. Several places in Karnataka along the river Tungabhadra will be celebrating this festival with great devotion. Check complete details for Karnataka Tungabhadra Pushkaralu 2020 Dates, Places, Pushkar Ghats, Temples, Pooja Online Booking,  Pooja Prices and other information  

Tungabhadra Pushkaralu in Karnataka 2020 : Dates, Places, Ghats

Category	River Festival
Location	Tungabhadra
Country Name	India
Name of the Event	Tungabhadra Pushkaralu 2020
Participating States	Karnataka, Telangana , Andhra Pradesh States
River Festival Location	Karnataka Tungabhadra Pushkaralu 2020
Starting Date of Celebrations	20th-November-2020
Ending Date of Celebrations	1st-December-2020

Tungabhadra Pushkaram Muhurtham & Dates

Pushkaram or Pushkaralu (in Telugu) ,Pushkara or Pushkar (Sanskrit word) is an Indian festival dedicated to worshiping of rivers. In astrology also we find a reference to the word pushkara refereed to as pushkara Navama that purifies and nourishes the quality of the planet within it.  Pushkar is the none of a famous pilgrim centers known as pushkara is name of famous pilgrim centers known as pushkara kashetra is located in Rajesthan about 7 km from Ajmer city. It is said and beloved that the take here known as pushkara lake was the creation of lord Brahma on the banks of which he performed penance for several thousands of years. You will find  here one of  very few temples where lord Brahma is worshiped pushkara or pushkaram is festival of particular river celebrated once in 12 years based on the transits of Jupitar (Brihaspathi) in the Zodic Sign.

Tungabhadra Pushkaram in Karnataka 2020, millions of devotees take a dip river Tungabhadra   during the first 12 days of the festival for would be relieved from all the sins. Large numbers of pilgrims arrive from all over India to have holy dip at the Tungabhadra Pushkaram.  Tungabhadra Pushkaram in Karnataka Parambha Muhurthuam 2020 will be 1:23 AM 20th, November, 2020  Gurugraha will enter Vruschika Raasi. Many of the pilgrims are going to take part in Pushkara Snanam. By, taking the bath in the river during the time of pushkara, people will be blessed by the river with prosperity, good health. The tradition of pushkaralu is coming from years. It is the ancient custom to respect the rivers.

Tungabhadra Pushkaralu in Karnataka 2020 : Pushkar Ghats

Tungabhadra Pushkaralu is a festival of River Tungabhadra   when Jupiter arrives from  Makara rasi or Capricorn which normally occurs once in 12 years. This Pushkaram is observed for a period of 12 days from 20th November to 1st December, the 12th day of the festival will be attended by millions of devotees who will participate to take dip in the holy water and do ancestor worships.

The banks that come across the Tungabhadra are called as Pushkara Ghats. Special arrangements have been made for bathing the devotees in Tungabhadra during this festival in Karnataka State . Everyone has a belief that whoever visits the Tungabhadra Pushkaram must take a holy dip in the river Tungabhadra which improves their Physical and mental abilities along with getting rid of their sins.

List of Tungabhadra Pushkaram Ghats

Koodli, Shimoga

Chikmagalur/ Chickmangalore

Sri Kshetra Shringeri, Chickmangalore

Sri Parshwanath Swamy Basadi, Sringeri

Hornadu, Chikkamagaluru

Kalasa, Chikkamagaluru

Charmadi Ghat, Chikkamagaluru

Kottigehara, Chikkamagaluru

Kottigehara, Chikkamagaluru

Narasimharajapura, Chikkamagaluru

Amruthapura, Chikkamagaluru

Belavadi, Chikkamagaluru

Ayyanakere, Sakharayapatna

Thirthahalli, Shimoga

Aghoreshwara temple, Ikkeri

Harapanahalli, Ballari

Neelagunda, Ballari

Huvina Hadagali, Ballari

Hagaribommanahalli, Ballari

Hosapete/ Hospet, Ballari

Siruguppa, Bellary

Koppala, Koppala district

Chitradurga, Chitradurga district 

 Tungabhadra Pushkaralu in Karnataka 2020 : Temples

Rameshvara Temple , Koodli, Sangama

Chintamani Narasimha, Koodli

Shiva Temple,  Koodli

Hari Hara Temple, Koodli

Sri Vidyashankara Temple, Chickmangalore

Sharadamba Temple, Sringeri

Sri Malahanikareshwara Temple, Sringeri

Sri Rishyashringeshwara Temple, Kigga

Annapoorneshwari Temple , Horanadu

Shri Mahaganapati Subrahmanyeshwara Temple, Kalasa

Shri Chenakeshava Temple, Balehole, Chickmangalore

Valmika Ranganathaswamy Temple, Narasimharajapura

Simhanagadde Jwalamalini Temple, Narasimharajapura

Someshwara Temple, Sompur

Amrutesvara Temple, Amruthapura

Kodanda Ramaswamy Temple, Hiremagalur

Veera Narayana Temple, Belavadi

Sri Channakeshava & Sri Siddeshwara Temple

Ukkadagathri Ajjayya Swami, Hampapura

Deviramma Temple, Bindiga

Nirvanaswamy Temple, Mavinahalli

Seethālayanagiri Temple, Chikmagalur

Sri Markandeshwara Temple, Khandya

Sri Durgaparameshwari Temple, Melpal

Sri Rameshwara Temple, Thirthahalli

Tripurantakesvara temple, Balligavi

Huccharaya Swamy temple, Shikaripur

Keladi, Sagara – Rameshwara Temple

Bheemeshwara Temple, Nilagunda

Keshavaswami Temple , Huvina Hadagali

Anjaneya Temple , Yenigi

Virupaksha Temple,Hampi

Mahadeva Temple , Itagi,  Koppal

Siddalingeshwara Temple, Chitradurga 

Tungabhadra Pushkaralu in Karnataka 2020 : Rituals and Poojas  

Several rituals and poojas will be conducted on the banks and in the temples across the various ghats of the river. Homams and chanting of vedas, Sahasranamam and cultural activities in the evenings have been planned . Karnataka State government are making elaborate arrangements for the pilgrims to   to perform the ritual smoothly. Poojas made available by the government at all the Karnataka Tungabhadra Pushkaralu 2020 Ghats are

Mahasankalpam : Mahasankalpam is appeasing and praying pitru devatas by chanting their names and gotras for removing our birth bad karmas and sins.

Laghusankalpam: Laghusankalpam is taking a dip in holy river by uttering our names and gotras to get favours from deities in present birth life.

Sariganga Snanam: Sariganga Snanam is taking bath in holy river during pushkara period for better family life, seeking good children and better relations between wife and husband.

Prayaschittam: Prayaschittam is a type of confession according to Hindu mythology. It is observed by women to get rid of their sin or known or unknown mistakes if they mate with men during menusration perid.

Gouri Pooja: Gouri Pooja is conducted by Hindu devotees at holy riverside to please goddess gauri which is also known as kumkuNovemberana.

Ganga Pooja: In pushkara period, all rivers waters mix with Tungabhadra water, so ganga pooja is conducted to appease all deities at once.

Musivayanam: Musivayanam is an important and compulsory religious dharma in Hindu community in which a sumangali is respected and offered with gifts when a woman dies and her husband is alive. It is for attaining salvation for that woman.

Pindapradanam: Pindapradanam is the most important program during pushkara period observed by Hindus to offer pindas to their nearest 34 relatives and family members who are dead. There is a belief that this ritual provides salvation after their death and they can reach to good lokas and get ultimate moksha.

Tungabhadra Pushkaralu in Karnataka 2020 : Pooja Online Booking 

In Presence :
Mahasankalpam	Single / Family
Laghusankalpam	Single / Family
Sariganga Snanam	Pair
Prayaschittam	Pair
Gouri Pooja	Family
Ganga Pooja	Family
Musivayanam	Single
Vidhistanam	Single / Family
Pindapradanam	Single
In Absence  :
Gouri Pooja	Family
Ganga Pooja	Family
Musivayanam	Single
Vidhistanam	Single / Family
Pindapradanam	Single

Tungabhadra Pushkaralu 2020 : Dos & Dont’s 

DOS and Dont’s :

1.The devotees are advised to take the holy dips at any of the identified Pushkar Ghats for their safety and security.

2. The pilgrims are advised to choose a Ghat that is closer to their stay.

3. Devotees are requested to immediately alert the security officials of Pushkaralu if they found any suspicious or unclaimed objects.

4. Devotees are requested to cooperate with the Traffic regulators for smooth movement of vehicles.

5. Devotees are advised to follow the advice/ directions as intimated to them through various means like Public Address System, electronic screens, notice boards and any other material provided by the administrators.

6. Please use garbage bins for disposing the waste.

7. Devotees are requested to wear traditional attire that befits the religious mega event.

8. Please carry biodegradable carry bags. Avoid use of plastic all the times.

9. Do not wash clothes or use detergents, shampoos, soaps in Ghats while bathing.

10. Do not overcrowd the vehicles or boats. Wait for the next vehicle/ trip.

11. Devotees are advised not to encourage alms-seekers.

12. Don’t pollute the River Tungabhadra by throwing Pooja materials into it.

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