Godavari Pushkaralu to be organised on the lines of Kumbh Mela: Sridhar Babu

The Telangana government has begun preparations for Godavari Pushkaralu 2027, expecting nearly eight crore devotees to participate. Authorities have identified 96 locations along the river and plan major infrastructure works, including ghats, roads, medical facilities and traffic management

Hyderabad: The State government expects nearly eight crore devotees to participate in the Godavari Pushkaralu scheduled next year and has identified 96 locations along River Godavari across different districts, linking them with important temples along the river.

According to Vedic scholars, the Adi Pushkaralu will be held from June 26 to July 7, 2027, while the Antya Pushkaralu will take place from July 13 to July 24, 2028. Drawing on experiences from previous Pushkarams, the government is preparing separate State and district-level plans to improve ghats, roads and other infrastructure based on local conditions. Officials have been directed to take up permanent infrastructure works. These decisions were taken at the first meeting of the Cabinet Sub-Committee on Godavari Pushkaralu–2027 held here on Tuesday. The committee reviewed the schedule of the Pushkarams, departmental preparedness and the roadmap for future works.

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Industries Minister D Sridhar Babu said the State government would organise the Godavari Pushkaralu on the lines of Kumbh Mela with elaborate arrangements reflecting the cultural identity of the State. Officials said Detailed Project Reports (DPRs) would be completed by the end of this month. In the first phase, nine high-footfall locations have been identified as ‘Tier-1’ areas where works will be taken up on priority. To ensure better coordination, the government will appoint a Special Officer for the Pushkarams along with department-wise nodal officers. Special focus will be placed on traffic management at ghats, emergency access routes, advanced medical facilities and parking arrangements, officials said.