Vijayawada, April 14 -- Andhra Pradesh Minister for Tourism Development Kandula Durgesh has said that the Godavari pushkaram will be conducted on the lines of Kubha Mela from June 26, 2027 to July 7, 2027.
Tourism Minister Durgesh met Deputy Chief Minister K Pawan Kalyan in this regard at Mangalagiri, near here, on Tuesday.
They discussed various issues including development works to be carried out before the beginning of the festival held every 12 years.
The Deputy Chief Minister told the Tourism Minister to make elaborate arrangements to conduct the pushkaram like the Kumha Mela.
"This time over 10 crore pilgrims are expected to throng the river Godavari to have a holy dip. Security of pilgrims will be given top priority and all ameni...