The rivers of India have been closely associated with our history and civilization. Entwined with spirituality and philosophy, they have always been worshipped as personifications of divinity. The places located at the course of rivers are treated as sacred. Since time immemorial river worship is known as Puhkaram to make the people realise the importance of water, the life-sustaining force.
Pushkaram is a holy happening once in every 12 years at each of the 12 major rivers of India, the Godavari being one among them. Every 12th year Jupiter’s entry into the constellation Leo marks the Pushkaram for Godavari. It is believed that during this period all deities with the rishis (holy men) enter the particular river for a holy dip. It is a belief that the rituals like snana (bath), dana (charity), japa (recitation), archana (worship) and dhyana (meditation),performed during Pushkaram bless the people in every sphere of their lives .
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