Pushkarams and their prominence (PART 2)

As per the list from previous article, the Khumbamela starts with the Hallowed river Ganges. When the Brihaspati enters the Aries, the Ganges Khumbamela commences. This is regarded India's biggest festival That occurs once in every 12 years.

For every 144 years, Maha Khumbamela is celebrated. The present pushkarams of Godavari are considered as the Maha Kumbhamela of this Sacred River. Albeit river taking its origin at Nashik in Maharahstra, The Pushkarams that are organized at Rajahmundry have more prominence As the Holy river takes is largest path here. 

Godavari Pushkaralu

Rajahmundry has renowned place in history and this Pushkarams that Occur once in every 12 years intensify it more and more. 

The Great Grand City of culture along with its notable past is now becoming Famous for many things which includes the architecture, real estate And IT sectors. With big firms like Bridge County opening their operations here and Building quality apartments and villas has increased demand for Getting settled in this city of peace.

In our next part let us get through how the Pushkarams are organized In the past and how Rajahmundry has emerged the biggest pilgrimage Center for this Kumbhamelas.

Pushkarams and their prominence

The most awaited Godavari Pushkaralu (also known as Kumbhamela) 2015 are just 3 months away. Here is our first part regarding the Pushkarams and their prominence. "Pushkaralu"- the word from Telugu origin means an Indian festival dedicated to worshipping of rivers. It is celebrated across the shrine banks of the 12 most hallowed rivers in the country. These celebrations include ancestral worship, spiritual ventilate and cultural programmes

Rajahmundry Bridge

The celebrations of these Pushkaralu are associated with movement of Jupiter also called as "Brhaspati" in local language. Each river is allied to a zodiac sign and when this Brhaspati enters that particular zodiac sign, Pushkaralu for that river commences. Here is the list of rivers and their related zodiac signs.

River	Raashi ( zodiac sign)	Corresponding Raashi Western zodiac sign
Ganges	Mesha	Aries
Narmada	Vrishabha	Taurus
Saraswati	Mithuna	Gemini
Yamuna	Karka	Cancer
Godavari	Simha	Leo
Krishna	Kanya	Virgo
Sangu Theertham tank at Vedagiriswarar temple	Kanya	Virgo
Kaveri	Tula	Libra
Bhima	Vrishchika	Scorpio
Tamraparni (Thamirabarani)	Vrishchika	Scorpio
Tapti (Pushkaravahini)	Dhanus	Sagittarius
Tungabhadra	Makara	Capricorn
Sindhu (Indus)	Kumbha	Aquarius
Pranhita (Parineeta)	Mina	Pisces

The order of Pushkarams is as above. 

Godavari Pushkaralu are the most renowned Pushkaralu after the sacred Ganges Kumbhamela. This Godavari Kumbhamela is celebrated in all the cities and towns. But the biggest celebrations take place at it's birth place Nasik and then the city where the holy river emerges the biggest, Rajahmundry. 

Godavari river Nashik

Rajahmundry- Cultural Capital of Andhra Pradesh is now the 3rd largest city after Visakhapatnam and Vijayawada- Guntur regions in the state. With its pleasant climatic conditions, diverse population and united citizens, the city of Great Grand Culture has a lot more to speak about. There are many notable landmarks like the Road-cum-Rail Bridge, Arch Bridge on the river Godavari, Bridge County, ARTS College(now to be University) and many more.

Bridge County is an Integrated township spread in area of about 50 acres, the first of it's kind in coastal Andhra is in Rajahmundry. It is becoming one of the biggest landmarks in the city after the bridges and some prominent places. This township offers various types of houses and delightful environments at very affordable prices. It is just 30 minutes drive from the city and now is becoming the heart with the quickly expanding city limits.

In our next article we will be back with kumbhamela, its prominence and various kinds of it in the country.