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Godavari Pushkaralu 2027
The twelve-yearly Godavari Pushkaralu returns in 2027 when Jupiter enters Leo — twelve days of holy dips, pinda pradanam and cultural events on the river ghats, with Rajahmundry at the centre. The 2015 edition drew several crore pilgrims; expect large-scale arrangements and advance planning.
Expected July–August 2027 (once in 12 years; dates announced by the state)Free entry
Highlights
- Twelve days of pushkara snanam
- Ghats at Rajahmundry, Kovvur and Dowleswaram
- State-wide transport and accommodation arrangements
Dates that follow the lunar calendar are announced by the organisers each year — confirm before you travel. Found an error? Tell us.
Make a trip of it
While you're there
River
Papikondalu
A day on the Godavari through the Papi hills
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Heritage
Dowleswaram Barrage
Sir Arthur Cotton's 1852 anicut that turned the delta green
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Heritage
Kadiyam Nurseries
Hundreds of plant nurseries in one green village
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WaterfallHidden gem
Maredumilli
Rainforest, waterfalls and bamboo chicken above the Godavari
Alluri Sitharama Raju2 days