Sri Maha Saraswati Devi is the goddess of knowledge, wisdom, and arts. She is highly revered for the academic and spiritual development of students. According to ancient beliefs, Maharshi Vedavyasa is said to have established this divine form of the goddess.
Location:
Kaleshwaram, Mahadevpur Mandal, Jayashankar Bhupalpally District, Telangana. Here, the rivers Godavari, Prasanna Vahini (invisible Saraswati), and Mantrini meet in a holy confluence called Triveni Sangamam.
Significance of the Deity:
- The goddess is seated playing the veena, with a swan as her vehicle.
- She is especially worshipped by students, teachers, and artists.
- She is considered the guiding force of knowledge and intellect.
- The temple is known for its serenity, spirituality, and purity.
Importance of Triveni Sangamam:
The confluence of the Godavari, Saraswati, and Mantrini rivers is considered extremely sacred. Bathing here and performing spiritual practices are believed to absolve sins and grant enlightenment.
During Saraswati Pushkaralu:
- Saraswati Pushkaralu occurs once every 12 years.
- Millions of devotees visit Kaleshwaram during this time.
- Holy river baths, special rituals, homams, and Vedic chants are performed.
- Mass knowledge homams and educational prayers take place.
Devotee Beliefs:
- Students seek the goddess’s blessings before exams.
- Parents pray for their children’s educational success and creativity.
- Devotees pray for mental peace and intellectual growth.
Sri Kaleshwara Mukteshwara Swamy Devasthanam (Kaleswaram)
Important instructions for devotees
| Instructions |
|---|
| 1. Photography and videography is strictly prohibited in the main Temple and Temple premises. |
| 2. Triveni Sangam flows very rapidly due to the confluence of Godavari, Pranahita, Gupta Saraswati rivers. |
| 3. River Godavari has eddies which are very dangerous, so don’t go beyond knee deep. |
| 4. Bathe your children under your supervision. |
| 5. Keep the bathing place in Godavari river clean. |
| 6. Godavari river is very holy, holy bathers can keep the river clean. |
| 7. Do not use soaps and shampoos in Godavari river. |
| 8. Plastic covers, blankets and broken pots should not be thrown in Godavari river. |
| 9. Those who have bathed in the river should not throw their clothes in the river, otherwise the results of the bath will not be attained. |
| 10. Those who perform Shani Pooja should not throw their clothes in the river after bathing. |
| 11. Follow the warnings and instructions given by the devasthanam through the microphones. |
Main Pooja Details
| Pooja Name | Price (Rs) |
|---|---|
| Abhishekam (In Garbhalayamu) | 1000/- |
| Kalasarpadosa Nivarana Pooja | 600/- |
| Navagraha Pooja | 300/- |
| Kumkumarchana | 150/- |
Services / Pooja Details
| Pooja Name | Price (Rs) |
|---|---|
| Garbbhalaya Abhishekam | 1000/- |
| Mandapa Abhishekam | 300/- |
| Abhishekam of Adimuktiswara Swamy | 100/- |
| Laghurudrabhishekam | 6000/- |
| Rudrabhishekam of great charity | 2000/- |
| Anna Pooja | 200/- |
| Lakshapatri Pooja | 6000/- |
| Shiva Kalyanam | 1000/- |
| Chandi Homam | 2000/- |
| Navagraha Homam | 1000/- |
| Navagraha Pooja | 300/- |
| Kalasarpadosa Nivarana Pooja | 600/- |
| Sri Satyanarayana Swamy Vratham | 1000/- |
| Akshara Srikaram | 200/- |
| Odi rice & sari tying | 50/- |
| Kumkumarchana | 150/- |
| Quick Darshan | 100/- |
| Yamakonam / Gandadeepam | 10/- |
| Vedic blessing | 350/- |
| Swamivarla Ammavarla Locket (Capercaine -1) | 60/- |
| Permanent Abhishekam (10 years only) | 2116/- |
| Permanent Shiva Kalyanam (10 years only) | 2116/- |
| Permanent Nityabhishekam (10 years only) | 18000/- |
| Permanent Nitya Nivedana (10 years only) | 25000/- |
| Permanent Anna Pooja (10 years only) | 10116/- |
| Food patrons (10 years only) | 5116/- |
| Royal Patrons of Annadana (10 years only) | 10116/- |
| Annadana Maharaja Patrons (10 years only) | 25116/- |