2027 Godavari pushkarams: 4,800 swimmers, 1,500 fishing boats to be deployed - The HinduUpdated - May 03, 2026 07:32 pm IST - RAJAMAHENDRAVARAMKeeping the safety of devotees, who will turn up for the 2027 Godavari pushkarams, as a priority, East Godavari District Collector Ch. Kirthi announced on Sunday the deployment of over 4,800 professional swimmers and 1,500 traditional fishing boats along the banks of Godavari River for the once-in-a-12-year event.As many as 4.85 crore devotees took a holy dip in the Godavari river during the 2015 pushkarams, and for the upcoming spiritual event, slated to be held between June 25 and July 7 in 2027, around 10 crore devotees are expected to turn up.Published - May 03, 2026 07:24 pm ISTSign in to unlock member-only benefits!Access 10 free stories every monthSave stories to read laterAccess to comment on every storySign-up/manage your newsletter subscriptions with a single clickGet notified by email for early access to discounts & offers on our products${ ind + 1 } ${ device }Last active - ${ la }