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New Indian Express
25-05-2025
- New Indian Express
Kaleshwaram overflows with devotion as thousands gather for Saraswati Pushkaralu
BHUPALPALLY: As the weekend aligned with the tenth day of the sacred Saraswati Pushkaralu, the serene village of Kaleshwaram transformed into a vibrant sea of devotion. Thousands of pilgrims converged on the Pushkar ghat on Triveni Sangamam, where the sacred rivers meet, to take a holy dip and perform age-old rituals steeped in faith and tradition. The ghats and adjacent roads overflowed with pilgrims, creating a spectacle reminiscent of the grand Kumbh Mela. Chants, hymns, and the rhythmic sounds of conch shells filled the air, turning the riverside into a hub of spiritual energy. To ensure the smooth conduct of the festivities, the Jayashankar Bhupalpally district administration ramped up safety measures. Teams from the NDRF, SDRF, local police, and additional swimmers were stationed along the riverbanks. Sanitation workers, volunteers, and temple authorities are also working around the clock to support the influx of pilgrims and maintain cleanliness. Held once every 12 years for each river, the Pushkaralu festival has brought not only divine grace but also a wave of festive cheer to Kaleshwaram. The town has emerged as a focal point of spiritual tourism during this auspicious event. With just two days remaining before the conclusion of the 12-day festival, traffic swelled along the Mahadevpur-Kaleshwaram highway as pilgrims arrived in packed vehicles, leading to heavy congestion. District Collector Rahul Sharma and Superintendent of Police Kiran Khare have been on the ground, overseeing crowd control and traffic flow. Telangana Governor Jishnu Dev Varma is scheduled to visit Kaleshwaram on Sunday. He will take part in the sacred rituals at Triveni Sangamam and later offer prayers at the revered Mukteshwar temple.
New Indian Express
24-05-2025
- New Indian Express
70 free shuttle buses arranged for Pushkaralu pilgrims
BHUPALPALLY : Jayashankar Bhupalpally Collector Rahul Sharma has assured pilgrims that elaborate arrangements have been made to ensure smooth access to the Pushkar Ghat. He told TNIE that 70 free shuttle buses are operating from the main bus stand and designated private vehicle parking areas to the ghats. 'There is no need for pilgrims to worry about reaching the ghats. The state government has arranged a free shuttle service to ensure that no one has to walk the two-kilometre distance,' he said. Rahul Sharma further stated that all necessary steps have been taken to handle the increasing number of pilgrims expected over the weekend. 'With only three days left for Saraswati Pushkaralu, we are expecting two lakh pilgrims every day in addition to the regular crowd. Moreover, an additional 80 acres of land have been utilised for vehicle parking.' The Collector said that sanitation workers, police personnel, and volunteers have been deployed to manage crowd movement, maintain hygiene, and ensure the safety of pilgrims.
The Hindu
16-05-2025
- General
- The Hindu
Products made by prisoners displayed at Saraswati Pushkaralu
HYDERABAD The Telangana Prisons Department inaugurated its 'My Nation Prisons Stall' at the ongoing Saraswati Pushkaralu in Kaleshwaram on Friday. The stall was formally opened by Director General of Prisons and Correctional Services, Telangana, Soumya Mishra. Also present were Jayashankar Bhupalpally Collector Rahul Sharma, DIG of Prisons (Warangal Range) M. Sampath and Central Prison Warangal Superintendent T. Kalasagar. Eco-friendly products made by prison inmates such as incense sticks made of used flowers collected from the Vemulawada Sri Raja Rajeshwara Swamy Temple, handmade soaps, woven products and traditional durries, were on display. The effort is part of the department's 'Waste to Wealth' initiative, which aims to combine sustainability with rehabilitation.
The Hindu
12-05-2025
- Politics
- The Hindu
Special officers appointed for Saraswati Pushkaralu; Minister Sridhar Babu inspects preparations
To ensure effective sanitation management during the upcoming Saraswati Pushkaralu, the Panchayat Raj and Rural Development (PR & RD) Department has appointed 50 special officers. These include four District Panchayat Officers (DPOs), four District Level Panchayat Officers (DLPOs), 14 Mandal Parishad Development Officers (MPDOs), and 28 Mandal Panchayat Officers (MPOs). They will report to the Jayashankar Bhupalpally Collector and coordinate with ground-level staff to maintain cleanliness throughout the festival. The 12-day Saraswati Pushkaralu will begin on May 15 at Triveni Sangamam near Kaleshwaram, where the Godavari, Pranahita, and the invisible Saraswati rivers converge. The State government is making elaborate preparations to ensure the event is a grand success. As part of these efforts, IT and Industries Minister D. Sridhar Babu, who represents the Manthani Assembly constituency that includes Kaleshwaram, inspected the arrangements on Sunday. He stressed the need for quality in all works related to the festival, particularly in sanitation, electrification and security. He also directed officials to prepare a minute-to-minute schedule to ensure smooth conduct of the festivities. The Minister conducted an inspection of key areas, including the VIP ghat, the Goddess Saraswati statue, and other sites. He directed officials to expedite pending works, such as completing the main building for Pindapradhanam, and recommended robust security measures for pilgrims. He also called for special officers from the Endowments Department to oversee the special Aarti programme. The government is setting up a tent city in Kaleshwaram, with provisions for temporary lighting, toilets and uninterrupted power supply. Daily food distribution for devotees, along with transportation and crowd control arrangements, will also be in place. A 17-foot monolithic idol of Goddess Saraswati has been placed at the newly built Saraswati Ghat. With the Chief Minister and Governor expected to visit during the festival, the government is making all efforts to ensure a grand and successful celebration. The Minister instructed officials to install street lights, repair roads, and ensure cleanliness throughout the town. He also emphasised the importance of maintaining quality in all works and warned contractors that action will be taken if quality is compromised. Principal Secretary of the Endowments Department Shailaja Ramiyer, Endowments director S. Venkata Rao, Jayashankar Bhupalpally Collector Rahul Sharma and Superintendent of Police (SP) Kiran Khare accompanied him.
