Archive · 31 Aug 2026
Telangana Prepares Grand Godavari Pushkaralu Event for 2027
Telangana is preparing to host the Godavari Pushkaralu festival in 2027.
The festival will last 15 days, from June 26 to July 7.
Minister Konda Surekha opened a special office to coordinate the preparations.
The government has set aside Rs 1,000 crore for the event.
Officials are planning improvements to temples along the Godavari River.
They also want to provide better facilities for pilgrims.
Surekha said the work should move quickly but must also be strong and long-lasting.
Telangana wants the festival to show its culture and give visitors a memorable experience.
The Telangana government will hold the 15-day Godavari Pushkaralu from June 26 to July 7, 2027.
Endowments Minister Konda Surekha inaugurated a special coordination office at Praja Bhavan.
The government has sanctioned Rs 1,000 crore for the festival’s arrangements.
Officials are planning temple development and pilgrim amenities along the Godavari from Basara to Bhadrachalam.
Surekha called for both speedy coordination and durable, high-quality works that can serve future Pushkaralu events.
- Who
- The Telangana government, Endowments Minister Konda Surekha, Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy and participating government departments are overseeing the preparations.
- What
- Telangana is preparing to host the Godavari Pushkaralu on a grand scale, with temple improvements, pilgrim amenities and interdepartmental coordination.
- When
- The 15-day festival is scheduled for June 26 to July 7, 2027.
- Where
- The event will be organized in Telangana along the Godavari River, including the stretch from Basara to Bhadrachalam; its coordination office is at Praja Bhavan.
- Why
- The government wants to establish Telangana as a distinct destination for the festival, showcase its hospitality, culture and traditions, and provide pilgrims with a memorable spiritual experience.
Speed and scale
Quality and durability
Pace of preparation
Speed and scale
Officials have been instructed to expedite arrangements and complete work speedily through coordination among departments.
Quality and durability
Surekha directed officials to prioritize quality and durability over haste so that the Pushkar Ghats remain useful for the next Pushkaralu as well.
Telangana’s role in the festival
Speed and scale
The government wants to organize the event grandly in Telangana and establish the state’s own identity for the Godavari Pushkaralu.
Quality and durability
The articles note that Rajamahendravaram, also referred to as Rajahmundry, has traditionally been associated with the festival, providing its established historical association.
- Festival dates
- June 26 to July 7, 2027
- Festival duration
- 15 days
- Sanctioned budget
- Rs 1,000 crore
- Coordination office
- Special Officer’s office at Praja Bhavan
- Temple development stretch
- Along the Godavari River from Basara to Bhadrachalam
- Planned improvements
- Pushkar Ghats, local temples and amenities for pilgrims
- Preparation status
- Work has begun in some places, while tenders are in progress in others
