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Godavari pilgrimage in Maharashtra

Explore river pilgrimage places and sacred sites in Maharashtra, from the Godavari’s origin around Trimbakeshwar and Nashik to Nanded.

Maharashtra events and local notices

Nashik district describes Simhastha Kumbh on the Godavari at Nashik–Trimbakeshwar, and a central government release confirms preparations for 2027. The Andhra Pradesh–Telangana Adi Pushkaralu dates shown on this site are not a bathing timetable for every Maharashtra location. Confirm local Pushkaralu rituals, bathing and access with the relevant authorities.

Read the source Nashik District — Culture and Heritage (Simhastha)Read the source Ministry of Culture / PIB — Preparations for Simhastha Kumbh Mela 2027

Maharashtra pilgrimage places

Each place links to a government tourism, district or gazetteer source. These are pilgrimage-site details, not a list of approved 2027 Pushkaralu bathing ghats.

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Maharashtra · Riverfront area

Tapovan, Nashik

Downstream of Panchavati on the Godavari. Nashik district describes Tapovan as a place where sadhus camp during Simhastha.

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Maharashtra · Riverfront area

Kopargaon

Kopargaon lies on the Godavari corridor. The Maharashtra Gazetteer supports its river crossing; confirm 2027 ghats locally.

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Maharashtra · Riverfront area

Puntamba

The Maharashtra Gazetteer describes Puntamba on the Godavari. Historical transport details in that record are not current service information.

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Maharashtra · Pilgrimage place

Paithan

Paithan is a historic destination described by Maharashtra Tourism. Check current local guidance for riverfront and temple visits.

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Maharashtra · Riverfront area

Gangakhed

Gangakhed is part of the Godavari corridor in Parbhani. Maharashtra’s groundwater department documents the river’s passage through this area.

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Maharashtra · Pilgrimage place

Nanded

Nanded is a Godavari city known for Hazur Sahib Gurudwara, offering a riverfront setting and a distinctive Sikh spiritual heritage.

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Bring your devotion. Leave a cleaner Godavari.

Make calm conduct, care for fellow pilgrims and respect for the river part of your Pushkaralu visit.

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Choosing a priest

For puja, tarpanam, pindapradanam and shraddha, choose a priest whose identity, training, experience and knowledge of the relevant ritual you can check.

Choosing a priest
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