Godavari river is an important river of India. This river has great religious significance in Hinduism. Pushkaram fair is organized on the river banks after every 12 years. There are several temples built on the bank of the river Godavari. Trimbakeswar temple of Lord Shiva that is among twelve jyothirlingas lies on the Godavari river bank. It is nurturing a rich cultural heritage from ancient times. It is termed as Dakshina Ganga which means Ganges of South. Godavari basin provides shelter to a variety of flora and fauna. Endangered species like olive ridley seas turtle and fringed-lipped carp are also found here. Coringa Wildlife sanctuary is India’s second largest mangrove forest that lies in the Godavari Delta.
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