Musivayanam is a ritual performed during Pushkaralu, a Hindu festival dedicated to worshipping rivers. It involves honoring and gifting a married woman, and sometimes offering similar gifts to her husband after her death, with the belief that it helps the wife’s soul attain salvation. The festival is a 12-day event focused on river worship, ancestor reverence, and taking holy dips in the river. 

More details about Musivayanam:

• Tradition:Musivayanam is a tradition specific to Pushkaralu, where a married woman is shown respect and given gifts. 
• Purpose:The ritual is believed to help the wife’s soul achieve moksha (salvation). 
• Offerings:Gifts are presented to the woman, and in some cases, these gifts are also given to her husband after her death. 
• Pushkaralu:Pushkaralu is a festival celebrated for different rivers based on Jupiter’s zodiac transit. In 2025, it’s dedicated to the Saraswati River. 
• Kaleshwaram:The Saraswati Pushkaralu in 2025 is being celebrated in Kaleshwaram, Telangana, where the Godavari, Pranahita, and a subterranean Saraswati River meet. 
• Significance:Pushkaralu is a time for devotees to take a holy dip in the river, worship ancestors, and participate in various rituals and cultural programs.