The Tamraparani Pushkaram, akin to the Kumbh mela, happens when Jupiter transits into Scorpio. This particular pushkatram falls on the 144th year cycle. It is extremely auspicious to have a snaanam in the river at this time. With the blessings of Jagadguru, Pujyashree Shankara Vijayendra Sarasvati Shankara Svami, the 70th Peethathipathi of the 2500 year old Sri Kanchi Kamakoti Peetam, the Tamraparani Pushkaram will commence from Oct12-23 with poojas in the morning, homas, and Aarati honouring the river in the evenings.
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