Unveiling Godavari’s Kotipalli Ghat

South India’s Kashi experience

The Kotipalli Bathing Ghat, nestled along the serene Godavari River, the lifeline of an otherwise arid Andhra Pradesh. The river holds immense spiritual significance as a key pilgrimage spot. Visitors believe that performing snana (ritual dip) in its holy waters washes away sins and purifies the soul, much like the revered Kashi in the North of India. This sacred ritual is complemented by offerings to the Sun God and prayers to Lord Shiva, whose presence is enshrined in the nearby Someswara Swamy Temple.

The ghat becomes particularly vibrant during festivals such as Kartik Purnima and Maha Shivaratri, but its spiritual significance peaks during the Godavari Pushkaram every 12 years and the Mahapushkaram every 144 years. The last Mahapushkaram happened in 2015. The next Pushkaram will be on 14 August, 2027.

During these sacred days, millions of devotees converge to take a holy dip in the river. These grand events feature elaborate rituals, including shanti kriya meditation and Vedic recitations, transforming the ghat into a hub of divine energy. As dusk falls, the sight of countless lamps floating on the river offers a mesmerising spectacle of devotion and hope. A journey inward, wrapped by divine silence, becomes a natural consequence of this experience.

A visit to Kotipalli during these auspicious times is an unparalleled spiritual experience. It is not just an observance of rituals but a profound journey into the heart of India’s timeless religious traditions, providing solace and connection to the divine. Whether during a routine pilgrimage or during the rare Pushkar festivals, Kotipalli invites travellers and devotees alike to witness and partake in its sacred legacy.

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