Godavari Pushkaralu 2027 Dates & Muhurtham Calendar
Schedule your calendar with confidence. The dates for the Godavari Pushkaralu 2027 are officially announced as 26th June 2027 to 7th July 2027, a happy 12 day festival on the banks of the river.
The Confirmed Dates
These dates were gazetted by the Andhra Pradesh Endowments Department via GO Rt No.1575 issued on 12 December 2025 as per the advice of the Asthana Siddhanti of Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD).
- Dates for the Festival: 26 June to 7 July 2027 (12 days)
- First Date: 26 June, Saturday (Adi Pushkaram)
- Last Date: 7 July, Wednesday (Antya Pushkaram)
- Most auspicious times: Brahma Muhurtham (early morning) on the first and last dates
If you’ve seen a July or August 2027 date elsewhere, it’s simply an older estimate from before the official gazette. The dates above are the ones to plan around gazette.
Your 12-Day Calendar
Every single day of the festival carries blessings, so however many days you visit, your trip is complete. A few days carry extra-special significance:
| Day | Date | Day of Week | Why It's Special |
|---|---|---|---|
| Day 1 | 26 June | Saturday | Adi Pushkaram — the opening holy dip, dedicated to Lord Vishnu and Brihaspati |
| Day 2 | 27 June | Sunday | A joyful day for family visits and river worship |
| Day 3 | 28 June | Monday | Peaceful day, ideal for a calmer visit |
| Day 4 | 29 June | Tuesday | Great day for rituals with lighter crowds |
| Day 5 | 30 June | Wednesday | Wonderful for temple hopping around Rajahmundry |
| Day 6 | 1 July | Thursday | A calm mid-festival day for reflection and prayer |
| Day 7 | 2 July | Friday | Popular for family ceremonies like Aksharabhyasam |
| Day 8 | 3 July | Saturday | Weekend energy returns to the ghats |
| Day 9 | 4 July | Sunday | Dedicated to Pitru Tarpanam — honouring ancestors |
| Day 10 | 5 July | Monday | A gentle day for quiet reflection |
| Day 11 | 6 July | Tuesday | The festival's joyful home stretch |
| Day 12 | 7 July | Wednesday | Antya Pushkaram — the closing dip, dedicated to Lord Rama |
Rituals You Can Perform Across These 12 Days
Beyond the holy dip, the festival offers many meaningful ways to take part, any day you visit:
- Pushkara Snanam — the holy bath itself, most powerful during Brahma Muhurtham.
- Ancestor rituals — Pitru Tarpanam, Pindapradanam, and Shraddha Karma for departed family.
- Pushkara Pooja — river worship treating the Godavari as a living goddess.
- Shiva and Vishnu poojas — Rudrabhishekam, Satyanarayana Vratham, and more at riverside temples.
- Homams and charity — fire rituals for wellbeing, plus Anna Daanam and Vastra Daanam.
- Evening Deepa Daanam — lighting lamps on the riverbank, a beautiful way to close each day.
Choosing Your Best Day
Every day of Godavari Pushkaralu 2027 is auspicious, so pick the day that fits your plans best.
Want the biggest celebration?
Visit on Day 1 or Day 12 for the most festive atmosphere.
Prefer a relaxed visit with family?
The mid-week days between 29 June and 2 July offer a calmer, more comfortable experience.
Planning ancestral rituals?
Day 9 (4 July) is the traditional day for Pitru Tarpanam.
Whichever day you choose, arriving a little early in the morning always makes for the most peaceful experience.