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Devotees flock on 10th day of Saraswati Pushkaram

Kaleshwaram (Telangana), May 24 (UNI) The 10th day of the ongoing Saraswati Pushkaram witnessed a massive turnout of devotees on Saturday, with thousands gathering at the sacred confluence since early morning to take holy dips and offer prayers.
Amid the heavy rush, District Collector Rahul Sharma personally reviewed the situation by travelling in a boat at the confluence point. He inspected the arrangements and monitored crowd control measures to ensure devotees' safety.
The Collector directed officials to maintain strict vigilance, particularly to prevent devotees from bypassing the designated safety barriers and entering the confluence area.
He emphasised that no one should be allowed to cross the restricted zones and instructed personnel to remain alert at all times.
Authorities continue to maintain round-the-clock arrangements as the Pushkaram festival progresses, ensuring a safe and spiritually fulfilling experience for all attendees.
Kaleshwaram in Jayashankar Bhupalpally district holds a unique place in Indian spiritual geography. Here, the Saraswati River—revered as Brahmapatni—joins the Godavari and Pranahita rivers.
According to mythology, this site witnessed the simultaneous manifestation of Yama and Shiva in
the form of lingams on a single panavatta. The temple town thus symbolises both salvation and judgment, making it one of the most spiritually potent locations in the country.
The presence of Saraswati here is particularly significant. Although the river is believed to have disappeared due to geological shifts centuries ago, legends state that it still flows underground in Kaleshwaram. This has made the town the only location in southern India where Saraswati Pushkarams are officially observed.
It is also one of the few places in the country where Saraswati is worshipped in her form as Maha Saraswati, while her other forms, Gyana Saraswati and Bala Saraswati, are worshipped in Basara and Kashmir respectively.

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