India, Dec. 30 -- India's vast river systems waterways command the same blend of reverence and reliance as the Godavari is flowing through the heart of peninsular India more than a geographical feature. It is a source of livelihood with a witness to history and sacred presence in everyday life. For centuries, communities along its bank have regarded it as a life giving force earning it the enduring title of Dakshin Ganga.

The Godavari river is honored as Dakshin Ganga or the Ganga of the South. Like the Ganga in Northern India, Godavari holds deep spiritual value and supports millions through agriculture, trade and settlement. It is vast basin and cultural footprint make it the most significant river system in peninsular India.

The Goda...