Rajamahendreavaram, July 11 -- Andhra Minister for Tourism Kandula Durgesh has said that over 10 crore pilgrims likely to take the holy dip in the Godavari during the 12-day Godavari Pushkarams to be held in 2027.
The Tourism Minister and Municipal Administration minister P Narayana reviewed the arrangements being made for Pushkarams with the officials here on Saturday.
Speaking on the occasion, Minister Durgesh said that over 4 crore pilgrims had a holy dip in the river during the last Pushkarams.
Minister P Narayana said: "In addition to the currently available Rs 48 crore RMC funds, another Rs 32 crore is being mobilized through LRS and steps are being taken to obtain an additional Rs 120 crore grant, thereby preparing the ground to u...