Saraswati Anthya Pushkaralu commenced on May 21 at the Kaleshwaram Triveni Sangam in Telangana, with the 12-day religious event scheduled to continue till June 1, 2026. The first sacred Pushkar snanam was performed at early morning by Kanchi Kamakoti Peethadhipati Jagadguru Sri Shankara Vijayendra Saraswati Swamiji, Governor Shiv Pratap Shukla, IT and Industries Minister Duddilla Sridhar Babu, Endowments Minister Konda Surekha, senior officials and religious dignitaries amid the presence of large numbers of devotees.
A large number of devotees arrived and are performing holy baths as part of the Pushkaralu celebrations (May 21 to June 1). The district administration has made all arrangements to ensure that devotees do not face any inconvenience. Facilities related to security, sanitation, drinking water, medical services and transportation have been arranged.
🌊 భక్తిశ్రద్ధల మధ్య ఘనంగా ప్రారంభమైన సరస్వతి అంత్య పుష్కరాలు 🙏
జయశంకర్ భూపాలపల్లి జిల్లా కాళేశ్వరంలో సరస్వతి నది అంత్య పుష్కరాలు వైభవంగా ప్రారంభమయ్యాయి. తెల్లవారుజాము నుంచే త్రివేణి సంగమానికి భక్తులు భారీ సంఖ్యలో తరలివచ్చి పవిత్ర పుష్కర స్నానాలు ఆచరిస్తున్నారు. భక్తుల… pic.twitter.com/dkLQXi4q4o
— Endowments Department Telangana (@Endowments_TG) May 21, 2026
Kaleshwaram is a town located on the border of Telangana and Maharashtra, falling under the Jayashankar Bhupalpally district of Telangana. The town is popularly known for the ancient and famous Kaleshwara Mukteshwara Swamy Temple. This revered temple is dedicated to the worship of Bhagwan Shiva. The most iconic aspect of the place is the Triveni Sangam, where the Godavari, Pranahita and the mythical underground Saraswati rivers meet.
District Collector Rahul Sharma stated that all departments are working in coordination to ensure that devotees can perform Pushkar snanam comfortably and safely during this sacred period.
Special programmes have been arranged by the government for 12 days in connection with the Saraswati Anthya Pushkaralu being held at the Kaleshwaram Triveni Sangam.
These include Pushkar homams every day at the Saraswati Pushkar Ghat, Pushkar snanams by prominent Peethadhipatis, evening river harathi and cultural programmes. The events will be held daily from May 21, 2026 to June 1, 2026. One prominent Peetham Swamiji will participate in the Pushkaralu and perform the sacred bath every day.
The Saraswati Anthya Pushkaralu Mahotsavam Harathi Ceremony at Kaleshwaram was held in a divine and spiritually vibrant atmosphere. Amidst sacred Vedic chants, traditional rituals, and the presence of thousands of devotees, the grand Harathi illuminated the holy Triveni Sangamam… pic.twitter.com/pQxNEXwxYt
— Endowments Department Telangana (@Endowments_TG) May 21, 2026
As per schedule, daily homams will be conducted in the mornings, while large-scale cultural programmes have been arranged in the evenings. For the convenience of devotees visiting for Pushkar snanams, 90 shuttle buses have been arranged.
Arrangements by Government
Along with rescue teams, 100 specially trained swimmers have been deployed at the Saraswati Ghat and river areas.
A special museum is established under the supervision of the Endowments Department. Large-scale arrangements have been made for the daily harathi, homams and Teppotsavam programmes during the Pushkaralu.
For the convenience of devotees attending the Pushkaralu, extensive infrastructure facilities have been created. Drinking water and toilet facilities have also been arranged at all 23 parking centres set up for vehicles.
Officials estimate that around 1.70 lakh vehicles will arrive for the Saraswati Anthya Pushkaralu this time. Parking arrangements have therefore been made across 245 acres. Around 200 CCTV cameras have been installed at parking areas, ghats, temples and other important locations. Special LED lights have also been arranged along the routes leading to the Pushkar ghats.
For sanitation management during the 12-day event, 300 sanitation workers have been deployed. Steps have also been taken to ensure uninterrupted electricity supply at the Pushkar ghats.
To prevent any untoward incidents during the Pushkar snanams, around 100 trained swimmers have been appointed. Safety boats, life rings and SDRF teams have also been deployed.
