Godavari Pushkaram 2015

The eagerly awaited event of immense religious significance for all Hindu'sGodavari pushkarams, which occurs once in 12 years. Last pushkarams held in 2003,Now it is going to happen in Rajahmundry in next year July 2015.

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.

About Rajahmundry

Rajahmundry is one of the major cities in Andhra Pradesh,Which is located in East Godavari on the banks of River Godavari .Rajahmundry is also Known as a Cultural capital of andhra pradesh. Rajahmundry is ruled by King Rajaraja Narendrudu in 1020, That's the reason why it has named as Rajamahendravaram in the history. Later on in British Governament it is changed as Rajahmundry. Rajahmundry was the Headquarter of the both East godavari and west godavari districts during British Rule.

Godavari Pushkaram dates depends on Bruhaspathi presence in Simha rasi

Godavari the second largest river in India, Now the time has to celebrate the Festival of Godavari. It is Pushkaram Large number of devotees eagerly waiting to take a holy dip in Godavari to come out of all their sins. But There ware so much confusion over Godavari pushkaram dates, In a recent past renowned pandit Sri Madhura Krishna Muthry shastri who is a winner of president award announced the dates of Godavari Pushkaram According to him Pushkarams will start from June 28th 2015 and will continue till July 9th, but other pandits saying that it is not confirmed yet, like this there are different opinions over pushkaram dates.