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Hans India
28-05-2025
- General
- Hans India
Surekha elated over successful conduct of Saraswati Pushkaralu
Hyderabad: Endowments Minister Konda Surekha on Tuesday expressed happiness on the successful completion of Saraswati Pushkaralu. The Minister in a message said, 'I am very happy that the Saraswati Pushkaras were successful. The first Pushkaralu after the formation of Telangana was held wonderfully. Close to 30 lakh devotees took holy dips and had darshan of the Kaleshwara Mukteeshwara Swamy. Thank you all the departmental officials, local people and devotees who supported this. We wish to celebrate the upcoming Godavari Pushkaralu in a grand manner,' said Surekha, offering a special thanks to the Minister D Sridhar Babu, local officials and the Endowment Department who worked hard to make these Pushkaralu a success.
The Hindu
22-05-2025
- Business
- The Hindu
Mangalya Bhagya: 22 couples enter wedlock in Nanjangud
Additional Deputy Commissioner P. Shivaraju on Thursday emphasised that people should not take loans for marriages but should opt for simple weddings to set an example for others. He was speaking at Mangalya Bhagya, a free mass wedding programme organised on the premises of Srikanteshwara temple in Nanjangud. The event was organised by the district administration, hindu religious institutions, and the Endowment Department. Dr. Shivaraju said the purpose of this initiative is to prevent poor and middle-class families from falling into financial hardship due to extravagant wedding expenses. Launched in 2020, Mangalya Bhagya is an ambitious scheme of the State government. 'No one should take loans for lavish weddings and then struggle to repay them. Instead, opt for a simple wedding so that families can save money and use it for other essential needs,' he said. This year, 24 couples were married through the mass wedding. Mr. Shivaraj expressed hope that at least 100 couples would participate in the event next year. Nanjangud Municipality president Srikanta praised the Endowment Department for organising such a meaningful programme. 'This helps avoid unnecessary expenses and provides an opportunity for the underprivileged to get married free of cost. Hence, more such mass wedding programmes should be encouraged.' Tahsildar Shivakumar Kasanur, Jagdish Kumar from the Srikanteshwara Temple, and other officials were present.
Hans India
15-05-2025
- General
- Hans India
Saraswati Pushkaralu begins at Telangana's Kaleshwaram
Hyderabad: Saraswati Pushkaralu near Kaleshwaram in Bhupalpally district of Telangana began on Thursday. Devotees were taking a holy dip at Triveni Sangamam, where Godavari, Pranahita, and Saraswati rivers converge. This is the first Swaraswati Pushkaralu since the formation of Telangana state. Minister for Industries and Information Technology D. Sridhar Babu was among the first to take the holy dip along with his family members. 'I feel truly blessed to have taken part in the sacred Saraswati Pushkaralu at the Triveni Sangamam in Kaleshwaram early this morning. As the holy rivers Godavari, Pranahita & the subterranean Saraswati converge at this divine site, it's a profoundly spiritual moment for all of us. Witnessing thousands of devotees gather with such unwavering faith was a humbling and sacred experience,' the minister posted on 'X'. 'The first holy dip by His Holiness Sri Sri Sri Madhavananda Saraswati ji added immense sanctity to the occasion. These 12 days of Pushkaralu, from the 15th to the 26th, are not just a ritual but a chance for every soul to reconnect with the divine, and I invite everyone to come, reflect and receive the blessings of Maa Saraswati,' he added. Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy will formally inaugurate the Pushakarlu with the inauguration of Swaraswati Ghat on Thursday evening. He along with his family members and several ministers will participate in the rituals. He will also unveil a statue of Saraswati Devi. The Endowment Department has made elaborate arrangements for the Swaraswati Pushkaralu, which is held once in 12 years. The Pushkaralu is observed when Jupiter enters the Gemini zodiac sign, which occurred at 10:35 p.m. on Wednesday. The 12-day event included daily yagas from 8:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. at Triveni Sangamam and Saraswati Navaratna Mala Harati from 6:45 am to 7:35 a.m. each day at the Saraswati ghat. Cultural programmes are planned for the evenings. Officials expect that 1 to 1.5 lakh devotees will take part in Pushkaralu every day. Authorities have set up temporary tents and made other arrangements for pilgrims. The state government has allocated Rs 35 crore for Pushkaralu. Authorities undertook ghat construction and made arrangements for drinking water, sanitation and parking. Telangana State Road Transport Corporation is operating special buses from various parts of the state to Kaleshwaram.
Hans India
15-05-2025
- General
- Hans India
CM to lift curtains on grand Saraswati Pushkaralu today
Hyderabad: Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy will be inaugurating the Saraswati Pushkaralu at Saraswati Ghat at Triveni Sangam in Kaleshwaram, Jayashankar Bhupalpally district on Thursday. After the inauguration of this Pushkar Ghat, the Chief Minister would take part in bathing at Kaleshwaram Triveni Sangam. Along with the Chief Minister, ministers would also participate in these Pushkaralu. The Endowment Department has made extensive arrangements for this rare Saraswati Maha Pushkaralu, which comes once in 12 years. The Pushkar Snanam will start at 5:44 am on Thursday with the Sankalpa of Toguta Ashram, Madhavananda Saraswati Swamiji. Yagas will be performed every day from 8:30 am to 11 am. A special Saraswati Navratna Malaharati is held at Saraswati Ghat every day from 6:45 am to 7:35 am. Temporary tent city has been set up for those who take a Pushkar bath. Along with this, art and cultural programmes are organised every night. The Saraswati river is considered to be the 'Antarvahini' (invisible river) flowing at the Kaleshwaram Triveni Sangam. This Pushkaram is performed for 12 days from the time Jupiter enters the Gemini sign (Gemini). Jupiter is the god of knowledge, education and spirituality. Jupiter is also known as the Guru. The Guru changes his sign once a year. It takes 12 years to enter a new sign after leaving one. The sign in which it moves is auspicious for them. This year, Jupiter will enter the Gemini sign at 10:35 pm on May 14. In Indian Sanatana Hindu traditions, Pushkar bathing is an unwavering and great devotional belief. It is a scientific belief that worshipping water, which is the basis of life, is a means of salvation. That is why every year a Pushkaralu is given to each river to show the importance of water to all living beings. When Jupiter enters each of the twelve zodiac signs from Aries to Pisces, pushkaralus are given to each of the rivers in India. When Jupiter enters Gemini, pushkaras begin for the Saraswati River. It is clarified in the Kaleshwara Khandam that the Saraswati River originates where two living beings meet.
Hans India
10-05-2025
- Politics
- Hans India
Special poojas held across State for soldiers' safety
Hyderabad: Special poojas were conducted at various temples across the State, praying for the safety of Indian soldiers amid the war-like situation following Operation Sindoor, launched by the armed forces in retaliation to the Pahalgam terrorist attack. Endowments Minister Konda Surekha on Friday gave key instructions to the Endowment Department officials to hold special poojas in every temple in the State to ensure the success of 'Operation Sindoor' undertaken by the Indian Army. 'It is an occasion when we all need to stand by the Indian armed forces at such a critical time. It is a matter of joy that the second attack on terrorist camps in Pakistan by India, Operation Sindoor, was successful,' said Surekha. 'Terrorism, no matter what form it takes, wherever it is, must be dealt with sternly. Operation Sindoor, the Indian military's action against the recent attack on our country's citizens in Kashmir, is welcomed by everyone. Not as a Telangana Minister, but as a citizen of such a great country, I am very happy about this action. We cannot bring back the brave soldiers we lost in Pulwama, their sacrifice is eternal. We will remember them as long as we live,' said Surekha. Special pooja was performed in temples including Sri Kaleshwara Muktheswara Temple, Sri Veeranjaneya Swamy Temple at Karmanghat, Ketaki Sangameshwara Swamy Temple in Zaheerabad, Kala Bhairava Swamy Temple in the city.
