Andhra Pradesh’s vibrant capital Amaravati hosted a pivotal review meeting led by Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu, focusing on the monumental preparations for Godavari Pushkaralu 2027. Scheduled over 12 days from June 26 to July 7 across six districts including Polavaram and Kakinada, the event anticipates 10 crore visitors converging for holy immersions.
Kicking off with blessings from purohits, Naidu deemed it his esteemed honor to orchestrate this sacred affair thrice in his career. The government’s blueprint features a staggering 373 ghats—139 new additions to bolster the existing 234—covering 9,918 meters of riverfront. Naidu stressed wrapping up Polavaram works pre-festival and fostering airtight coordination.
The gathering saw heavyweights like Ministers Anam Ramanarayana Reddy, Anita Narayan, and Water Resources chief Nimmala Ramanaidu, plus top bureaucrats. Ramanaidu highlighted scriptural endorsements of Pushkaralu’s sanctity, equating its 12-day ritual to a dozen annual river baths, cementing Godavari’s status as South India’s Ganga.
Echoing the coalition’s Kumbh-like ambitions, the meet underscored cultural depth and logistical mastery. From expanded facilities to spiritual narratives, every facet is calibrated for grandeur. As preparations accelerate, Andhra positions itself for a transformative congregation that blends piety with progress, captivating global devotees.