
Water is the main source for the survival of the whole creatures on the earth. The creatures emerged only after the birth of water on the Earth. The civilization started as soon as the water starts existed on the earth. In our Hindu tradition we worship the water as mother goddess and the water is linked with river bath, sea bath, pilgrimage of shrines etc. Taking bath in a sacred river (Godavari) is still more auspicious during Pushkarams. Performing Pithru Karma during Pushkara days also forms part of the Pithru Yagna which is considered as highly sacred and meritorious. Only those who have lost their parents are eligible to perform the sacred rites to their fore-fathers. Pithru karma during Pushkara days has to be performed for all the deceased. It has to be performed on the banks of the sacred Pushkara River.