IT and Industries Minister D. Sridhar Babu takes stock of ‘Saraswati Pushkaralu-2025' arrangements in Kaleshwaram
The Minister inspected the arrangements being put in place to ensure basic amenities to pilgrims and smooth conduct of the 12-day mega religious event devoted to worshipping the river.
Endowments department Principal Secretary Shailaja Ramaiyer, Endowments Commissioner Venkata Rao, Jayashankar Bhupalpally Collector Rahul Sharma, Superintendent of Police Kiran Khare and others were present.
He asked the officials concerned to illuminate the entire precincts of the historic Sri Kaleshwara Sri Mukteshwara Swamy temple to organise the once in 12-year fete in a befitting manner.
He also reviewed the arrangements for deployment of ace swimmers, traditional boats, barricades and other safety measures on the banks of the Godavari, at 'Triveni Sangamam' confluence point and the bathing ghats.
The district official briefed the minister about the tent city and other arrangements being made for the convenience of pilgrims expected to throng Kaleshwaram in hordes during the 12-day fete.
Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy is scheduled to attend the inaugural ceremony of 'Saraswati Pushkaralu-2025' in Kaleshwaram on May 15.
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