About Godavari Pushkaram

A sacred 12-day festival where millions gather to bathe in the holy Godavari River, celebrated with great devotion and vibrant rituals.

Devotees taking a holy dip in the Godavari River during the festival, with colorful boats and temple decorations in the background.
Devotees taking a holy dip in the Godavari River during the festival, with colorful boats and temple decorations in the background.

150+

15

Millions attend

12 days

Holy Dips

Devotees immerse themselves in the sacred Godavari river.

A crowd of pilgrims taking a holy dip in the flowing Godavari river under a bright sky.
A crowd of pilgrims taking a holy dip in the flowing Godavari river under a bright sky.
Festival Preparations

Extensive infrastructure upgrades are underway, including temporary shelters, sanitation facilities, and improved riverbank access to accommodate millions of visitors.

Workers setting up tents and sanitation units along the Godavari riverbank amid lush greenery.
Workers setting up tents and sanitation units along the Godavari riverbank amid lush greenery.
Cultural Events

The festival features traditional music, dance performances, and spiritual discourses that bring the community together in celebration.

Location

The festival centers around the sacred Godavari River banks in Andhra Pradesh.

Main

Rajahmundry, Andhra Pradesh

Hours

6 AM - 9 PM

Secondary

Bhadrachalam, Telangana

Hours

6 AM - 8 PM

7 AM - 7 PM

Other

Nanded, Maharashtra

Info

Gallery

A vibrant crowd of devotees gathered along the Godavari riverbank during the Pushkaralu festival at sunrise.
A vibrant crowd of devotees gathered along the Godavari riverbank during the Pushkaralu festival at sunrise.
Close-up of pilgrims performing ritual dips in the sacred waters of the Godavari river.
Close-up of pilgrims performing ritual dips in the sacred waters of the Godavari river.
Colorful festive decorations and traditional lamps lighting up the evening along the river.
Colorful festive decorations and traditional lamps lighting up the evening along the river.
A panoramic view showing the extensive arrangements and infrastructure developed for the festival.
A panoramic view showing the extensive arrangements and infrastructure developed for the festival.
Devotees in saffron robes walking together in a spiritual procession during the festival days.
Devotees in saffron robes walking together in a spiritual procession during the festival days.
The serene Godavari river reflecting the sunset with temple bells ringing in the background.
The serene Godavari river reflecting the sunset with temple bells ringing in the background.

Moments from Godavari Pushkaralu 2027

Contact

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Email

Phone

info@godavaripushkaram.org

+91 891 911 6706

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