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Godavari Pushkaralu photos 2015
Godavari Pushkar Ghat at rajhamundry Photos Jul 12 2015
2015 Godavari Pushakaralu Rajahmundry Photos
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Godavari Pushkaralu Dates 2015
Official Travel Dates for Godavari Pushkaralu July 2015
How many days are considered for Pushkaralu
How to travel / Book tickets for Godavari Pushkaralu 2015
Rajahmundry Hotels booking for Godavari Pushkaralu 2015
Government of Andhra Pradesh Godavari Pushkaralu Arrangements 2015
Train tickets to Rajamundry
Flight Tickets to Rajamundry
Bus Tickets to Rajamundry
Car Pooling to Rajamundry
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The official dates for Godavari Pushkaralu in India are for 12 days from July 14 2015 to till July 25 2015.
However, a curtainraiser event has been planned, in Rajahmundry, AP, India
on July 13 2015 by AP Govt, India.
Source: www.ap.gov.in
How to reach Godavari Pushkaralu 2015
About Godavari River :
The Godavari is the second longest river in India after the river Ganga. It starts in Maharashtra and flows for 1,465 kilometres into the Bay of Bengal via the states of Telangana and Andhra Pradesh.
The holy river Godavari is born in Nashik , Maharashtra, India.
It flows from Nashik to south of Andhra pradesh and finally reaches Bay of Bengal at Antarvedi, Andhra Pradesh.
One can take a holy dip in any of the places where the river starts and reaches the bay of bengal.
The places are : Nashik, Basar, Rajahmundry, etc where the Government of India has taken special care by arranging Ghats and other convenient facilities to the piligrims.
One can reach Rajahmundry By Train or By Bus or By Road.
Rajamundry is connected by all means of transportation.
There are even special trains PUSHKARAM SPL arranged by Indian Railways for the grand event.
Government of Andhra Pradesh arrangements for Godavari Maha Pushkaralu 2015
Government of Andhra Pradesh arrangements for Godavari Maha Pushkaralu 2015
To make Godavari Maha Pushkarams
2015 a national event and a celebration of people’s spiritual relationship with
River Godavari, the Chief Minister said that the 12-day event should be etched
in the minds of people.
Godavari
Pushkarams should be promoted in a way where we infuse new vigour into people,
directing it towards development of the state, instead of making it a mere
cultural event. “The reason we are emphasising on this River is because we are
trying to drought-proof the state with this river’s water,” he said, continuing
“we can have theme-based activities where knowledge-integration is linked with
cultural performances, contests/exhibitions, etc.”
Beginning on July 14, the event
will go on for 12 days till July 25. However, a curtainraiser event has been
planned for July 13.
Emphasizing on finishing pending
works by June 25, the Chief Minister said that event should be
culturally-vibrant including all aspects such as technology,
knowledge-transfer, social empowerment, awareness-building on Swachh Andhra
Pradesh and other social issues.
For a constant follow-up on works,
the Chief Minister directed officials to integrate all works at Ghats and various
centres through GIS where pictures of works from respective places can directly
be updated to the central control room. “A mobile app can be developed where
updates can be viewed.”
The Chief Minister was informed
that about 15,000 sanitation workers will be deputed at different places where
the event is being held. Constant monitoring and cleaning activities will be
taken up. 15,000 trash cans in red and blue colours will be places to separate
dry and wet waste.
Daily cleaning of drains,
collection and disposal of solid waste before, during and after the event is
taking place. “Accommodation for sanitation workers is also being provided.”
Workers are being deputed 4-5 days prior to the event so as to acquaint
themselves with the place and the surroundings. During this period, they will
also be trained.
On the amenities for public, the
Chief Minister asked officials to look into the influx of people from the Maha
Pushkarams held 12 years ago and estimate the number of
people who will participate. “These
estimates will also give us a fair idea about the kind of preparation the
government has to do for the event,” he added.
The Chief Minister suggested the
municipal administration department to earmark areas for sanitation workers and
rotate them. “Hourly updates from sanitation workers and supervisors have to
make it to the database of the central control room,” the Chief Minister
explained.
On medical camps,
the Chief Minister was informed that three categories of personnel were being
deployed: Category A (three shifts at main ghats), Category B (two shifts at
ghats with medium population) and Category C (one shift at rural ghats in
villages).
“Referral units, PHCs and CHCs have
been intimated to stock up medicines supplies and serve people in need,”
officials informed the Chief Minister.
In case of any
mishaps near the ghats, the government will deploy over 3,500 swimmers and 871
boats apart from having fire services in place.
With security being one of the most
crucial aspects of Pushkarams, 18,000 police personnel will be deployed. About
458 CCTV cameras will be installed at all important junctions apart from
constant surveillance of crowd and traffic.
The government
has decided to synchronize rail and road transport where buses will be readily
available for those arriving through trains, without any waste of time.
For accommodation of people, the
Chief Minister suggested booking of all the available spaces including schools,
colleges, universities, hotels, resorts, etc. “Temporary changing rooms and
tents should be erected for people,” he added.
The Chief Minister also suggested
an innovative way to accommodate people. He said having sleeper a/c buses to
accommodate people could be a good idea. “The APSRTC can procure such buses from
Mumbai. For those without washrooms, temporary washrooms can be erected in the
vicinity.”
With traffic set to increase on a
massive scale during the 12 days of the event, the Chief Minister has sought a
pollution monitoring and control mechanism on a daily basis.
To set the mood of Pushkarams among
people, 24 LED screens telecasting Pushkaram-related programs are being put up
at various centres. Meanwhile, BSNL is working on setting up free Wifi hotspots
with 5G connectivity at various locations including bus stops.
The Endowments
Department officials informed the Chief Minister that priests have been
identified for performing pujas and will be given identity cards. “Ghats will
have separate sheds for them.”
Stating that the
event has to create an ecosystem, the Chief Minister suggested that food
festival, discussions, debates, Kuchipudi and local arts performance, photo
exhibition stalls selling DWCRA groups’ products and several other events can
be held at one place.
“This will attract people to the place and generate
economic activity,” he added.
To make Kuchipudi an inherent part
of the state, he added that every family must encourage their kids to take up
the dance form. “Be it a girl or boy, Kuchipudi should be portrayed as an art
that is gives mental relaxation as well as keeps you fit.”
From crowdsourcing photos of the
picturesque Godavari River on social media to holding concerts involving the
film industry and famous artists from all fields, the Chief Minister said that the
event has to be discussed everywhere across the state.
On tourism packages tailor-made
keeping Godavari Pushkarams in mind, Vijayawada to Rajahmundry and
Visakhapatnam to Rajahmundry packages have been designed. “Sky lantern
festival, food festival every day in Rajahmundry, laser shows, sand art show,
sound and light shows will be key highlights.”
Dr. Parakala Prabhakar, advisor (communications),
government of AP, suggested that
“Akhanda Harathi” on lines
of that in Kashi. “This could be coupled with a boat ride through which the ‘Harathi’
could be watched,” the Chief Minister added.
The Chief Minister added that
“Godavari’s purified water” will be bottled and sold at stalls to people in the
same way as Gangajal. “People will associate with the divinity of
the Godavari water and will take it home, if required.”
For those interested in Annadanam
or setting up stalls at food festivals, the government will provide vegetables
at subsidized rate so as to root out any shortfall of vegetables, eventually controlling
prices. Vegetables will be supplied through Mobile Rythu Bazars at regulated
rates while milk and dairy products will also be made available.”
Regarding sports, a Marathon
including national, international, local sports stars will begin in various
villages and culminate into a massive congregation at the main ghat in
Rajahmundry. “Games will be held in 112 mandals. Kabaddi, Volleyball,
Athletics,
Skating, Cycling will be held.”
For students,
teachers and people taking part in the events during the 12 days of Pushkarams,
a memento with Pushkarams logo will be presented to participants divided into
three categories.
“Constant
evaluation of public satisfaction and constantly monitoring of works is
required,” the Chief Minister said.
Chief Secretary IYR Krishna Rao,
Minister P. Narayana, Manikyala Rao, Devineni Umamaheswara Rao, Ayannapatrudu,
Acchan Naidu, Siddha Raghava Rao and officials of all departments were present
at the meeting.
Importance of Godavari Pushkaralu 2015
This time, the pushkaralu is called Maha Pushkaralu ( meaning the pushkaralu that comes in every 144 years) And its believed to be a life-time opportunity for an individual seeking dip in holy river and wash away their sins.
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