According to Madhura Krishna
Murthy Shastri, a president award winner, the Godavari Pushkaralu will
start on June 28 next year and will end on July 9, based on the
scientific calculation. He gave explanation to why functions should not
be conducted when Godavari Pushkaralu were in progress. He said during
this period Vara Lakshmi Vratam and Shravana Monday and Shravana
Tuesdays are not be observed.
Godavari Pushkaralu from 28th June 2015, Image source from FB page
According to Hindu Mythology, the God
Pushkar makes his presence in each river after every 12 years; and it is
believed that taking a sacred bath in the rivers, when Pushkar is
present, will wipe off all their sins. So, people look for Puskharalu
time to have a sacred bath. Madhura Krishna Murthy Shastri has disclosed
the dates of next pushkaralu of Godvari and said that for 12 days the
Pushkaralu will remain starting on June 28, next year.
