Pavitra Sangam-The Confluence of The Krishna & Godavari Rivers
Pavitra Sangam-The Confluence of The Krishna & Godavari Rivers at Ibrahimpatnam near Vijayawada is the realization of a dream. A dream our CM, Mr.Naidu had seen and brought to reality. The interlinking of the two rivers came to fruition with almost 2400 cusecs of Godavari water. It reaches the Ferry and moves towards the Prakasam barrage.
Holy Water
The water had to travel 174 km from Pattiseema to reach the Prakasam barrage. The Pavitra Sangamam Ghat where Godavari river water joins Krishna was the special attraction for the Krishna Pushkaralu. I have already covered the Pushkaralu Krishna Pushkaralu-2016 here.
Chief Minister Naidu says that the government could save crops worth Rs. 2,500 crore by linking the Krishna and the Godavari. The government acquired 18 acres and diverted 8.8 tmcft of water from the Godavari to the Krishna. The government would interlink all rivers, tanks, and drains in the future.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Va6CpxX2PfI
Pavitra Sangam or The Pure Confluence of The Krishna and Godavari rivers
The Krishna Pushkaralu inauguration was kick-started by Harati in the early hours of August 12, followed by fireworks. I avoid crowds and didn’t venture out during the 12 days of Pushkaralu. This Harati has been continued and I went to watch it live later with my friends.
Although the confluence is man-made and the Harati spot too is no religious spot. But yet, evokes awe, devotion, and calmness in the mind. I chanced to visit it again and I thought I would be bored but I sat through the Harati again spellbound. I am not a very religious person but I know when I sense divine intervention and I did feel it was a heavenly experience.
Pavitra Sangam-The Confluence of The Krishna & Godavari Rivers-Harati
For those who want to visit, the Harati takes place at the confluence or Sangam. If you reach 30 minutes earlier then you can see the red waters of the Godavari. It merges with the brown of the Krishna. Harati starts at exactly 18.50 and ends at 19.20.
If you are going in a group then you can easily carry a picnic basket full of goodies. There are steps to sit and watch the Harati taking place. The parking is close by which makes it easy to take the elders in the family too along with you.
Pavitra Sangam-The Confluence of The Krishna & Godavari Rivers has become a must-visit place on the Vijayawada tourist map.
My Friends with a picnic basket
Other must visit places near Vijayawada- Uppalapadu Bird Sanctuary, A Butterfly Paradise
This blog post is part of the blog challenge ‘Blogaberry Dazzle’ hosted by Cindy D’Silva and Noor Anand Chawla in collaboration with VoxBox.
CM Naidu did a good job and this would be helpful for the farmers , he has already a lot to develop cyber city in Hyderabad 🙂
It’s a great initiative to help boost agricultural productivity. I loved the video — so beautiful and soothing!
Lovely pictures and this adds one more place on my ‘places to visit’. It is nice to see the State Government taking charge of making such things for the benefit of the state’s citizens as well as for tourist attraction.
The sangam looks really beautiful. We were posted in Hyderabad but never got a chance to visit it. Thank you for sharing about it.
Pavitra Sangam seems to be a good place not only for the devotees but for the tourists too. Thanks for the details, I hope to visit shortly:)
Pictures are amazing 😍
I wasn’t aware of the sangam. The pics look really beautiful. And the confluence of the rivers must be a sight to watch. Thanks for sharing about this.
Looks so pretty and from the photos ma’am. I love to visit places with such a vibe. Soon hopefully!
Beautifully captured. How did you manage to click such clear pics ? Which camera ? There is so much to explore in India.
Mr. Naidu indeed did great work to save his farmers. The pictures of this Sangam look so lovely. I wish to visit someday.
Good to know about this place.
It seems a wonderful experience! Thanks for sharing the photos and videos!