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The Godavari River in Maharashtra is one of the rivers whose water energy is least harnessed for generating hydro electricity. [46] The 600 MW capacity Upper Indravati hydro power station is the biggest hydro power station which diverts Godavari River water to the Mahanadi River basin. [47]
The goddess Godavari is the personification of the Godavari river. The river Godavari is strongly associated with Rama, who is said to have traversed its banks in the Ramayana. [17] According to legend, the sage Gautama lived near the Brahmagiri hills, and had gained the boon of a bottomless grain-supplying well. His foes led a cow into the ...
Chedipe (literally "prostitute" [1]) is a witch-vampire in the folklore of the region around the Godavari River in India. [1] They are associated with the betals,. [2] Women who die an unnatural death, such as in childbirth or by suicide, and prostitutes may become chedipes. [2] [3] Chedipes are sometimes characterized as being undead.
All three faced west towards the Godavari River. [1] Rama held the conch in his right upper hand in contrast to Vishnu, with the intention of giving salvation to Bhadra. [3] This Bhadra legend is the mythology behind Bhadrachalam as well as other Bhadra-prefixed locations and temples in India.
This act of penance and purification is a key part of the mythological origin of the river. Kusavarta, a place where river Godavari takes course. Connection to Lord Vishnu and Lord Shiva: Another legend states that the river Godavari was created by Lord Vishnu in the form of Trivikram (the Vamana avatar), who pressed the earth with his foot to ...
Godavari Maha Pushkaram (lit. ' Great Worship of the Godavari River ') was a Hindu festival held from 14 July to 25 July 2015. This festival occurs once every 144 years, corresponding to the 12th recurrence of the 12-year Godavari Pushkaram cycle. [2]
Veerabhadra swamy cleaned his pattisam in this river Godavari. From then this places is called as Pattisam or Pattisachala kshetram. Temple construction -As per Mythology temple constructed by Vishwa Karma. According to history temple belongs to 12th century, constructed by Reddy kings.
Nashik has mythological, historical, social and cultural importance. The city is situated on the banks of the Godavari River, making it one of the holiest places for Hindus all over the world. According to Hindu mythology, Lord Rama, the King of Ayodhya, made Nashik his abode during his 14 years in