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(M.TECH, MBA, JYOTIRVIDYA VISHARADA FROM TIRUMALA PEETAM)

CHILAKAMARTHI PUSHKARA ARCHANA

SREE MANMADHA NAAMA

SAMVATSARA GODAVARI

PUSHKARAS - 2015

QUALIFIED ASTROLOGER IN DHARMA SHASTRA &

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I. About Pushkara

The Pushkaram for each river come once every twelve years and

lasts so long as the Jupiter remains in the corresponding Zodiac sign (gen-

erally, for one year). The first twelve days of Pushkaram are known

as AdiPushkaram, and the last twelve days are called AnthyaPushkaram.

It is believed that during the above period of twenty-four days, Pushkar

the person, who is imbued with the power to make any river holy, will

travel with Jupiter as Jupiter moves from one Zodiac house to another. The

Indravati, Pravara, Wardha, Wainganga, Kanhan, Pench, and Penuganga

rivers flow a huge quantity of water into the Godavari River.

Legends speak that Brihaspathi - the Devaguru enters into each

of the twelve rasis and lives in it for one full year. Just at this auspicious

moment, Pushkar along with his three and half crore thirthas, and

Maharshis join him and make the water holy. The Ganga Pushkaram

begins with the advent of Brihaspathi in the Mesharasi and he lives there

for one full year. Likewise when he enters in Vrishabharasi , Narmada

Pushkaram; SaraswathiPushkaram when in Mithinarasi; Yamuna

Pushkaram when in Karkatarasi, Godavari Pushkaram when in Simharasi,

Krishna Pushkaram when in Kanyarasi; KaveriPushkaram when in

Tularasi; BhimarathiPushkaram when in Vrischikarasi;

PushkaraPushkaram when in Dhanurasi; TingabhadraPushkaram when

in Makararasi; Sindhu Pushkaram when in Kumbharasi and

PraneethaPushkaram when in Meenarasi are celebrated with all pomp and

splendour due. The first twelve days of the year of his entering are held

very sacred. Then the thirtha raj Pushkar and his horde of three and half of

crore thirthas dwell making the water sacred. Along with the first 12 days

of his entering, and twelve days before his leaving are deemed very auspi-

cious and so people in crores, undergoing all hardships go to the rivers

and follow scriptualinjuctions, like bathing, gifting, feeding etc.

CHILAKAMARTHI PUSHKARA ARCHANABy SREE CHILAKAMARTHI PRABHAKAR CHAKRAVARTHY SARMA

Panchanga Kartha, M.Tech., M.B.A., Jyothishya Kovida, Dharma Shastra Kovida & Vidya Bushana

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Meaning of word Pushkara :

Pushkara or Pushkar is a Sanskrit word derived from the element

of Push (Pushti) meaning nourishment and Kara means one who does it.

Pushkara is the energy that nourishes. With reference to the sacred rivers,

Pushkara means the one who energize the rivers and provide spiritual

purification. Pushkara also means Lotus, sanctified water, Swan, Sword,

Sky, Lake Etc In Sri Vishnu SahasranamaStothram we find a reference

to the word Pushkara where Lord Sri Maha Vishnu is referred to as

Pushkaraakshah meaning the one who has lotus eyes, the one who provides

nourishment to the entire Universe and the one who is always present in

sacred Theerthas. Pushkara also indicates the 12 years time factor in Vedic

terms. Pushkara or Pushkaram is a festival of a particular river celebrated

once in twelve years based on the transit of Jupiter (Brihaspathi) in the

zodiac.

1) ABOUT RIVER GODAVARI :

The Godavari is the second longest river in India after the river Ganges. It

starts in Maharashtra and flows for 1,465 kilometres (910 mi) into the

Bay of Bengal via the states of Telangana and Andhra Pradesh. It forms

one of the largest river basins in India. The biggest city on the riverbanks

of the Godavari is Rajahmundry. In this place, the river has the maximum

breadth (about 5 km from Rajahmundry to the other bank at Kovvur.

2) PURANAS ABOUT GODAVARI (HISTORY OF RIVER

GODAVARI)

Lord Brahma worshipped LordTrivikram in Satya Loka (on earth) with

the same holy water of the Ganges which came from his lotus feet. He

wanted to get the river Ganges to come in the material realm and that lord

Shankar should hold it on his head, to flow. Brahmas benediction was

fulfilled. However seeing River Ganges in the form of a woman closely

associating her husband Shankar, Parvati was unhappy. She planned to

drive Ganges away from her husband.

As part of the plan Parvati and her son Ganesh came to live in

Gautamas Ashrama with Parvatis friend Jaya. There was a famine of 24

years and people were affected by the pangs of hunger. However, Varun

the God of Rains, pleased with Sage Gautama arranged rains every day

inGautamsAshrama (dwelling place) which was in Trimbakeshwar.

Gautama used to sow rice in the surrounding fields of his Ashrama in the

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reap the crop in the afternoon and with it fed a large group of rishis, who

took shelter in his Ashrama on account of the famine. The blessings of the

group of rishis increased the merit (Punya) of Gautam. Lord Indras position

became shaky because of his increased merit. So Indra ordered clouds to

rain all over Trimbakeshwar, so that the famine will be over and Rishis

will go back and the increasing merits of Gautam will be weakened.

Although the famine was over, Gautam urged the Rishis to stay back and

kept on feeding them and gaining merit.

However Once he saw a cow grazing in the paddy field and he

drove her away by throwing Darbha (sharp, pointed grass). The slender

cow died by this. It was Jaya Parvatis friend, who had taken the form of

a cow. This news upset the Rishis and they refused to luncheon at his

Ashram. Gautam requested Rishis to show a way out of this sin.He was

advised to approach Lord Shiva and request him to release Ganges and a

bath in the Ganges would set him free of his sins. Gautam then practiced

penance by going to the peak of Brahmagiri. Lord Shankara was pleased

by his worships and gave him the Ganges.

However, Ganges was not prepared to part with Lord Shiva, which

irritated him. He made TandavNrutya (dance) on the peak of Brahmagiri

and dashed his jata there. Frightened by this action, Ganges appeared on

Brahmagiri. Later on Ganges appeared in the TrimbakTirtha. Gautam

praised her but she off and on appeared on the mountain at various places

and disappeared in anger.Gautama could not bathe in her waters. Ganges

then appeared in Gangadwar, Varaha-tirtha, Rama-Laxmantirtha, Ganga

Sagartirtha. Still Gautama could not bathe in her waters. The Gautama

surrounded the river with enchanted grass and put a vow to her. The flow

stopped there and the tirtha thus came to be called Kushavarta. It is from

this Kushavarta that the river Godavari flows up to the sea. The sin of

killing a cow by Gautama was wiped off here.

3) HOLY PLACES NEAR GODAVARI RIVER STATE WISE:

1) MAHARASTRA

i. Nashik (Holy city and site of kumbhmela bathing festivals)

ii. Trimbakeshwar (shrine to the Jyotirlinga of the god Shiva)

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v. Paithan (Ancient capital of the Satavahana dynasty)

vi. Gangakhed

vii. Nanded (Location of the Hazur Sahib Nanded Sikh gurdwara)

viii. Sironcha (Town situated near the confluence of Godavari and

Pranahita rivers)

2) TELANGANA

i. Basara, Adilabad (GnanaSaraswati Temple)

ii. Dharmapuri, Karimnagar (NarasimhaSwamy Temple)

iii. Kaleshwaram, Karimnagar (KaleswaraMukhteswaraswamy (Siva)

Temple)

iv. Manthani, Karimnagar (Gautameshwara Swami(Siva) Temple, Sri

Rama, Sarswathi Temples)

v. Godavarikhani, Karimnagar

vi. Eturunagaram, Warangal

vii. Bhadrachalam, Khammam(Temple of Lord Sree Rama)

3) ANDHRA PRADESH

i. Rajamundry, East Godavari-KOTILINGESWARA

SWAMY(1CRORE SIVA LINGAS)

ii. Kovvur, West Godavari

iii. Dhavaleswaram, East Godavari (Where the Akhanda Godavari

splits into two streams called VriddhaGautami and Vashista

before joining Bay of Bengal)

iv. Ravulapalem, East Godavari

v. Kotipalli, East Godavari

vi. Tallapudi, West Godavari

vii. Narsapur, West Godavari

viii. Antarvedi, East Godavari(Antarvedi is famous for the

LaxmiNarasimhaSwamy temple)

4) UNION TERRITORY:

i. Puducherry :

Yanam (located in East Godavari District, where the

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4. VERY IMPORTANT POPULAR PLACES IN GODAVARI BANK:

1. Nashik Birth Place of Godavari river.One of the four

SinhasthaKumbhMela and also a Hindu religious site.

2. Trimbakeshwar - One of the 12 Jyotirlingas and old place of worship

for Lord Shiva.

3. Nanded - Home to Takht Sri Hazur Sahib, one of the five holiest

sites in Sikhism.

4. Paithan (Pratishtan-AurangabadaDist) - Home to Saint Eknaths

dwelling area, popular Jayakwadi dam, and a picturesque garden

called as SantDnyneshwarUdyan.

5. Dharmapuri, Andhra Pradesh - The area is famous for the Lord

Narasimha temple (religious spot for Hindus). Godavari runs from

north to south in Dharmapuri, therefore the river is named as

DakshinaVahini (running towards the south).

6. Basar (formerly, Vyasara) - Sri GyanaSaraswati temple is located

on the banks of the river in Adilabad, Andhra Pradesh. The distance

from Hyderabad, capital of Andhra Pradesh is 210 km. You can

reach there by road and rail (closest important station is Nizamabad,

though Basar station is still there). It is assumed that the sage

Vyasa authored the Mahabharata on the riverbanks of Godavari at

this site, and hence the spot has been named as Vyasara.

7. Bhadrachalam - Houses Hindu temple of Lord Rama.

8. Kaleshwaram - Sri KaleswaraMukhteswaraSwamy Temple is

located here on the riverbanks of Trivenisangamam of Pranahita

and Godavari rivers (boundary of Maharashtra and Andhra

Pradesh). The place is 115 km from Warangal city and 125 km

from Karimnagar.

9. Pattiseema - It is a village in Polavarammandal of West Godavari

district, Andhra Pradesh.It is very famous for Sri

VeerabhadraSwamy Temple

10. Rajahmundry - It is the hub for Telugu Literature. Rajahmundry is

an urban settlement that represents Telugu traditions. It is home to

AadikaviNannaya, one of the authors of Kavitrayam. Known for

the Godavari Pushkaralu - an occasion that takes place once in

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by lakhs of people coming from different places of the world. A dip

in Godavari during the Pushkaram Fair is assumed to be as good

as dipping in the sacred River Ganges.

11. Antarvedi - Home to LaxmiNarasimhaSwamy temple.

5) Religious StoryAboutPushkaras and Its Significance:

About Pushkara : As per scripts it is said that Pushkara is the son of

Lord Varuna the Presiding Deity of all the rivers. As per the legend behind,

it is said that, once Pushkara prayed Lord Brahma and asked Him for a

boon to live in the sacred waters (emanated from the foot of Primordial

Lord Sri Maha Vishnu) of His Kamandalu with the intention of providing

purity to all the Theerthas (Rivers). Looking at the selfless desire expressed

by Pushkara, Lord Brahma granted him the boon to live in the waters of

His Kamandalu. Later, Pushkara also performed penance and acquired

the JalaTattva Siddhi from Lord Shiva as a boon. By virtue of the boons

acquired from Lord Brahma and Lord Shiva, Pushkara became the King

of all Theerthas and was regarded as the Theerthapalaka.

PuranasAboutPushkara&Brihaspathi (Jupiter)

At that time when Pushkara acquired the boons, Brihaspathi

(Jupiter) the Devaguru also performed penance and pleased Lord Brahma.

Looking at the perpetual sacredness of Pushkara, Brihaspathiwanted Lord

Brahma to spare Pushkara to be with him permanently. But Pushkara was

not prepared to go along with Brihaspathi. Then, Lord Brahma resolved

the situation by asking Pushkara to be associated with Brihaspathi (Jupiter)

for 12 days in the beginning and 12 days at the end of his sojourn in a

particular raasi (house) in the zodiac, the transit of which generally happens

once in a year. Accordingly, twelve sacred rivers have been identified in

which Pushkara enters each River once in twelve years coinciding with

the transit period of Jupiter in twelve zodiac signs.It has become a custom

and tradition since time immemorial to celebrate the transit of Jupiter in a

particular house in the zodiac as the Pushkara festival of a particular river.

The schedule is as follows.Pushkara schedule starts with Ganga River

when Jupiter enters into MeshaRaasi which is the first sign in the zodiac.

Incidentally this year it is the turn of Ganga Pushkara that has started

from 8th of May, 2011 when Jupiter entered MeshaRaasi. Pushkara

schedule for a particular river will be for one year, however, the first twelve

days known as AadiPushkara and the last twelve days known as

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Significance of Pushkara Bath:

Astrologically Jupiter (Brihaspathi) the Devaguru is the most

benevolent planet symbolizing the wealth, fortune, learning, knowledge,

divinity, progeny, domestic peace, auspiciousness and above all the karaka

for occurrence of Pushkaram. Pushkara the Theertharaja always resides

in the Kamandalu of Lord Brahma in the sanctified waters that has emerged

out from the foot of Lord Sri ManNarayana. Entry of Pushkara into a

particular river signifies the Pushkara festival when, all the

BrahmaadiDevathas, all the Sages, all the PithruDevathas, all the

Theerthas in this Bhoomandala including Ganga (Ganges) enters into

that particular river along with Brihaspathi and Pushkara. This time of

their entry into a particular river is considered as highly sacred and celestial

that has the power to diminish the ghastly and dreadful sins committed.

Having darshan, taking bath, touching Pushkara waters, drinking the

sacred waters of Pushkara is considered to be highly meritorious and soul

cleansing. It is considered as the most sacred time to perform rites to

forefathers on the banks of Pushkara River that will help them to attain

salvation.

6) Pushkara SnanaVidhiVidhanam as per Shastras

(what to do in pushkara)

Our ancient seers have prescribed certain austerities to be observed

during Pushkara time known as PushkaraVidhi.

Most important and every one should do is PushkaraNadiSnana

(taking bath in river),Pushkara Vaasa (staying), PushkaraDarshana,

SiroMundana (tonsuring of head), Fasting, PushkaraPithru Karma-

(This is to be performed whos parents are died), and PushkaraDaana

(charity).

1) PushkaraSnana

In Hindu philosophy lot of significance has been given for taking

bath which is Nithya karma and that too in a flowing river is considered

as the paramount. It is said that during Pushkara all the

BrahmaadiDevathas, Sages and PithruDevathas will be residing in

that Theertha (River) along with Brihaspathi and Pushkara. During

Pushkara all the theerthas in the Universe will be entering into that

particular river and will be flowing as Antarvahini. Taking bath in a

Pushkara river will help to cleanse the inner selves, wash out the evil

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be taken early in the morning before Sunrise during Brahmi

Muhurtham which is highly meritorious time. It is believed that

PushkaraSnana also has curative properties from chronic ill health.

After PushkaraSnana one has to pray and give Arghya to the concerned

PushkaraTheertha (River), Theertha Raja (Pushkara), Brihaspathi,

Lord Vishnu who is eternally present in all the Theerthas,

BrahmaadiDevathas, Vasishtaadi Sages, Gangaadi Rivers and the Sun

God (Sri Surya Narayana).

2) Pushkara Pithru Karma

PithruYagna like performing PithruShraaddha, Tharpana

have been prescribed to get discharged from PithruRuna. This has

been in vogue since time immemorial and even AvatharaPurushas

like Sri Ramachandra (Lord Sri Rama), Lord Parashurama have

performed Pithru karma. We, the human beings are no exception to

this dictum. Performing Pithru Karma during Pushkara days also

forms part of the PithruYagna which is considered as highly sacred

and meritorious. Only those who have lost their parents are eligible

to perform the sacred rites to their fore-fathers. Pithru karma during

Pushkara days has to be performed for all the deceased (SarvaPithru).

It has to be performed on the banks of the sacred Pushkara River like

a Theertha Shraaddha.

This has to be performed preferably in the form of Anna

Shraaddha with PindaPradhana and Brahmana Bhojana.

HiranyaShraaddha is also in vogue where instead of rice, wheat flour

is used for making Pindas and instead of Brahmana Bhojana they

will be offered Dakshina. Pushkarashraaddha can be performed on

any day during the 12 day period of Pushkaram, or on the 9th day or

on the Pithruthithi day if it coincides except on the day of Ekadasi. It

is said and believed that Pithrus (fore-fathers) will descend on Earth

during Pushkara days and will reside on the banks of Pushkara River

longing for their off-spring to perform PithruShraaddha. Performing

Pushkarashraaddha, one will be bestowed with blessings from fore-

fathers, peace and prosperity to the family. It will also work as remedy

for various mundane problems one is facing in life related to marriage,

progeny, health, poverty etc.



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3) PushkaraDaana (Charity)

During Pushkara period Snana, Shraaddha and Dana are

considered to be highly meritorious that gives eternal results. This

charity (Dana) can be given to Brahmins in the form of Dasa Dana

(10 in number) or Shodasa Dana (16 in number). Some of the charities

prescribed are as follows.

Anna Dana, Gold, Silver, Bhoo-Dana, Rice, Ghee, Jaggery,

Honey, Grandha (sacred text), Vasthra, PaadaRaksha (Chappals),

Umbrella, Hand Stick, Fan, Sayya (Bedding), Phala (Fruits), Bell

(Ghanta), Paathra (brass/silver vessel), Asana (Mat), Nava Dhanya,

Milk, Cow, Salagrama, Pinda Daana.



2015 SREE MANMADHA NAAMA YEAR

GODAVARI PUSHKARAS DATES

GODAVARI RIVER GETS ITS PUSHKARAS WHEN

GURU IS ENTERING SIMHA RAASI (LEO).

ON 14-JULY-2015 AT 6:31 AM GURU ENTERS IN

TO SIMHA RAASI (LEO) (THIS TIME IS BASED

AT RAJAHMUNDRY, ANDHRA PRADESH

LOCATION). GODAVARI IS THE ONLY RIVER

WHICH HAS AADI AND ANTYA PUSHKARAS.

Important dates of aadi pushkaras are from

14-7-2015 to 25-7-2015

Important dates of antya pushkaras are

31-7-2016 to 11-8-2016.

On 11-8-2016 guru enters in to kanya raasi

(virgo) and river krishna pushkaras will be

started.

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ABOUT RAJAHMUNDRY : Rajahmundry is a city and a municipal

corporation in East Godavari district in the Indian state of AndhraPradesh. Located on the holy banks of River Godavari, it is the fifthlargest city in Andhra Pradesh. It is known as cultural capital of AndhraPradesh as it has a rich cultural past with a flourishing present and apromising future. The population is 6,13,347 (agglomeration 7,08,341)(2006 census).HISTORY : Its original name being Raja Mahendri or RajaMahendravaram, it was the first capital of many known TeluguKingdoms. The Chalukya ruler Rajaraja Narendra ruled this city around1022. The city has traces of 11th century fine palaces and fort walls.However, new archeological evidence suggests that the city may haveexisted far before the Chalukyas. The original name underwent a gradualmetamorphosis with the name changed to Rajahmundry during theBritish rule. Nannayya, the poet laureate also called AdiKavi (Thefirst Poet) of Telugu belonged to this place. He, along with Tikkanaand Yerrana, was responsible for the translation of Jaya, Sanskritversion of Mahabharata, into Telugu. nannaya was the person tochange telugu from an oral language to a language with script.KandukuriVeeresalingam, who was a social reformer and also theauthor of RajashekharaCharithra, the first Telugu novel, was also fromRajahmundry. Chilakamarthi Lakshmi narsimhampantulugaru a greatpoet,writer is from Rajahmundry region. Rajahmundry - The Historicalcity is famous all over the A.P for its Political, Economical, Social,Cultural background.

In its earlier days it was called Rajahmahendrapuram. Laterthe name was changed to Rajahmahendravaram and in later stagesduring the reign of Mohammedans and British rule the name underwentmany changes like Rajahmahendramu, Rajamandramu, Rajahmundhriand finally now Rajahmundry. Some people call it with the nameRajahmahendri also.Rajahmahendrapuram - Its establishment :It is difficult to know the history of this city before Chalukyas. Basingon the few proofs gathered by the Historians, two theories exist aboutthe origin of Rajahmundry.1. According to the first theory, Rajahmundry was established byAmmarajaVishnuvardhana, the first (919 - 934 AD). Some people believein this theory as Vishnuvardhana had the title Rajamahendra. Hispredecessor AmmarajaVijayaditya, the second (945 - 970 AD) hadRajaraja Narendra (1022 - 1061 AD) had the same title Rajamahendra.2. According to the second Theory, Rajaraja Narendra established thecity Rajahmahendrapuram. This theory was based on the statementRajamahendra purasthatha Rajaraja Narendra.(KavyalankaraChudamani written by Pedanna). Both the theoriesdidnt have any Archeological proofs. But the proofs in the recentexcavations show that this city belongs to the reign even before EasternChalukyas.

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History during and after Rajaraja Narendras reign (1020 -1072):

Though Rajahmundry was a famous town duringVengiChalukyans, the city got its fame during the rule of RajarajaNarendra. His period was famous for the Social and Cultural heritage.During his rule of approximately 41 years, there was no stability andpeace due to the disputes in the kingdom. The city got its fame whenNannayya started the translation of The Mahabharata into teluguon his request . After Rajaraja Narendra, Vijayaditya ruled the kingdom( 1062 - 1072 AD). Later it was ruled by KulotungaChola, his sonRajarajaVengi-the second and others who stated themselves to beCholas and Chalukyas. Later it became a part of Kakatiyas dynasty.Rajamahendravaram after the Kakatiya rule (1323 AD):

The city didnt have any special history during the Kakatiya rule. In1323 AD UlgKhan (Muhmad-bin Tughlak) conquered Orugallu (nowknown as Warangal) and the Kakatiya dynasty came to an end. Heconquered Rajahmahendravaram and appointed Gujjar as Governor.The present mosque at the heart of the city was the temple of SriVenugopalaSwamy (built during the period of VengiChalukyas) beforeTughlaks period. It was demolished and was converted into Mosque,and the carvings on the name of GhiyajuddinTughlak at the entranceof the Mosque stands as the proof for this statement.

The following was the report given by Alexander Riyas,Superintendent of Archeological Department :

This is one of the oldest of the Mohammedan mosques in thepresidence (Madras), having been built in AD 1324 by MohammedTughlak Shah who, after capturing the fort at Kondapalli after Sixmonths Continuous trouble, entered a temple here, and aftermassacring. Some of the ruins of the of the desolated pagoda, andbegan to establish Muhammadan Worship there... ... the pillars in thefront portico are all parts of Hindu temple, as also the inside of thecovering... ...This is a good example of a Hindu temple. which retainsits original features and has been converted into Mohammedanmosque.(A forgotten Chapter of Andhra History... MallampalliSomasekhara Sarma).

Rajamahendravaram - Reddys &Gajapathis rule (1353 - 1448 AD):

The Reddys started a movement against the Muhammadan rule inA.P and succeeded in their movement. Rajahmahendravaram was ruledby Reddys approximately for 95 years (1353 - 1448 AD). It was underthe rule of different kings like KapileswaraGajapathi, Bahamani Sultans,PurushotammaGajapathi, Sri Krishnadevaraya & PrataparudraGajapathi. It went into Kutubshahis hands when they defeated theGajapathis. Aurangzed conquered the Kutubshahis (Golconda) in1687 AD.GEOGRAPHY : Rajahmundry is located at 16.98 N 81.78 E with anaverage elevation of 14 metres (45 feet).

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DEMOGRAPHICS : As of 2001 India census, Rajahmundry had a

population of 653,987 with males and females sharing the population

almost equally. Rajahmundry has an average literacy rate of 70%,

higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy being 74%,

and female literacy 66%. 10% of the population is under 6 years of

age.

ATTRACTIONS : The biggest attraction in Rajahmundry is River

Godavari. The two bridges are the most attractive long bridges found

in Andhra Pradesh. There are many beautiful ghats and parks on the

river bank. Sir Arthur Cotton had great plans for Rajahmundry but he

decided to build a dam in Dowleswaram due to its proximity to a hill

that suited his purpose. The dam consisted of four divisions:

Dowleswaram Division, Ryali Branch Division, Madduru division and

Vijeswaram division. This was in all 900 yards (800 m) long and 9 feet

(3 m) high. It was a great moment in the life of this great man to

achieve this rare feat. The Godavari lost a lot of its fury and was ableto generate fourfold revenue through irrigation and Godavari district

suddenly jumped from being a poor district to one of the richer ones,

second only to Tanjore. Asias largest rail-cum-road bridge on the

river Godavari linking Kovvur and Rajahmundry is considered to be

an engineering feat. The Dowleswarambridge across the Godavari is

seven kilometres south of Rajahmundry. RallabandiSubbaRao

museum has an amazing collection of artifacts including coins,

sculpture, pottery, inscriptions and palm-leaf manuscripts.

It is also one of the Hindu piligrimages. There are a number

of temples here like the Kotilingalu (10 million Sivalingas) temple on

the bank of the river Godavari. The city hosts holy congregations

called the Pushkaram that takes place only once in every 12 years,

which brings together millions of people from all over the country to

take a holy dip in the river. It generally lasts for 12 days and people

over prayers and make offerings to their departed family members.

A huge temple has been constructed by the ISKCON

foundation on the banks of Godavari. Popularly called as

GowthamiGhat, it is a major attraction for young population as a

recreational center.

Papi Hills and its surroundings located near Rajahmundry

is a visual treat to the spectators. There is a village called PerantalaPalli

on papi hills, which is visited by every person who goes there,because of its beautiful waterfall. Another spot is Pattiseema.

Pattiseema is known for its natural beauty. Many film shootings on

R.Godavari happen here. And Pedapatnam Lanka is a beautiful place.

It is called as Konaseema which lustres with greenery. Many places

in konaseema are rich sources of oil and natural gas.

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