Ganga Pukhuri
Ganga Pukhuri (Assamese: গংগা পুখুৰী) is a large pond situated in Barkuriha of Nalbari district. This pond is about 7 km away from Nalbari. It is said to had been dug by Gangadhar, a Brahmin and thus it attained its name. Every year there is a festival held in Ganga Pukhuri on Ashok Astami and devotees throng here from different parts of the country to pay homages to departed souls. [1] [2]
| Ganga Pukhuri | |
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  Ganga Pukhuri  Ganga Pukhuri | |
| Location | Barkuriha, , Nalbari district, Assam |
| Coordinates | 26.375795°N 91.454298°E |
| Type | Artificial lake/Reservoir |
| Basin countries | India |
| Max. depth | Varies by pond |
| Water volume | Varies by pond |
References
- "About Ganga Pukhuri". District portal of Nalbari district. Retrieved 2 September 2020.
- "About Ganga Pukhuri". Indira Gandhi National Centre for Arts, Ministry of Culture, Government of India. Retrieved 2 September 2020.
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