Apart from Ganga and Yamuna, Godavari also holds the exceptional religious importance in India. Godavari is one of the sacred rivers in India. According to the Puranas River Ganga should only be visited after the visit to the Godavari. There are several pilgrimage places on the banks of the river Godavari. The major spot of pilgrimage is Trimbakeshwar, the ancient temple of Lord Shiva. Nanded Takht Sri Hazur Sahib is one of the sacred places among the Sikhs, while Bhadrachalam is the temple of Lord Rama and many more.

Godavari is sometimes referred to as the `Ganga of the South`. After every twelve years, a major bathing festival held is called as Pushkaram held on the banks of the Godavari River. Some of the well-known personalities who took bath in its holy water include Baladeva and Chaitanya Mahaprabhu.

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