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Godavari Pushkaralu commences, KCR takes the holy dip

By :  DC Correspondent
Update: 2015-07-14 18:10 GMT
The Godavari Maha Pushkaralu commenced on a religious note in five districts of Telangana through which the mighty river flows. CM K Chandrasekhar Rao, along with family members, performed puja at Dharmapuri on Tuesday. (Photo: P. Anil Kumar)
The two state governments have made elaborate arrangements in terms of convenience of pilgrims and also security for the smooth conduct of the event that is celebrated once in 12 years. (Photo: P. Anil Kumar)
The 'Pushakaram' is a similar to the 'Kumbh Mela' performed alongside rivers elsewhere in the country and taking holy dip is the main ritual of the festival. (Photo: P. Anil Kumar)
Telangana Chief Minister K Chandrasekhar Rao performed the holy bath at Dharmapuri in Karimnagar district, kicking off the event in the state. (Photo: P. Anil Kumar)
The Pushkaralu, which is observed once in 12 years, this time is considered auspicious from astronomical point of view as it is Maha Pushkaralu which comes once in 144 years. (Photo: P. Anil Kumar)
CM K Chandrasekhar Rao and family members took the holy dip at Dharmapuri on Tuesday. (Photo: P. Anil Kumar)
Saints took the holy dip followed by CM K Chandrasekhar Rao with family members performing puja at Dharmapuri on Tuesday. (Photo: P. Anil Kumar)
<p><span data-style="font-family: Lato, sans-serif; font-size: 13.0080003738403px; line-height: 20.0063037872314px;">Godavari 'Pushkaram', the once in 144-year event dedicated to worshipping rivers in the two states of Andhra Pradesh and Telangana began on Tuesday.</span></p>

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