Godavari Pushkaralu Importance – Spiritual and Religious Significance of Godavari Pushkaram and why it is performed?
Godavari Pushkaralu happens once in 12 years and is of great
significance to Hindus around the world. It is believed that performing holy dip
in Godavari River during the Pushkaram period will
help in redemption of sins. It is also an highly auspicious period to perform
rituals to departed souls. The spiritual and religious significance is due to
the belief that during this period all Hindu Gods and saints take holy dip in Godavari and this makes the river sacred.
The Pushkaram festival is performed in 12 important rivers when
Jupiter enters a particular zodiac sign. Thus there are twelve pushkarams. The
most important is the Godavari Pushkaram. The pushkaram lasts as long as the
Jupiter remains in that particular Zodiac sign.
Godavari Pushkaram happens when Jupiter enters Leo.
Godavari Pushkaralu is conducted for 24 days.
The first 12 days of Godavari Pushkaram is called Aadhi Pushkaram.