Godavari Pushkaram is celebrated once every 12 years at Pushkara Tirtham, near Rajahmundry. Legend has it that when sage Gautama was doing penance on the Brahmagiri hill a severe famine occurred in the village. The sage by his divine power relieved the people of this famine. Since then these Pushkarams are being celebrated to commemorate the end of this serious famine. During the 12 days of Pushkaram, Pujas are performed after taking a dip in the river Godavari. The Largest bathing ghats in India.

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