Hyderabad, April 29 -- Nearly 30 lakh devotees are expected to attend the Saraswati Anthya Pushkaralu at Kaleshwaram between May 21 and June 1, Endowments Minister Konda Surekha said on Wednesday, April 29.

Holding a review meeting with IT and Industries Minister Sridhar Babu at the Secretariat, she said that development works worth Rs 30.63 crore, covering 162 projects, have been undertaken in preparation for the event.

Minister D Sridhar Babu instructed officials to complete all arrangements at least 10 days in advance, ensuring devotees can take the holy dip and have darshan in a peaceful environment with full facilities.

Endowments Department Principal Secretary Shailaja Ramaiyer stated that the inaugural holy dip will take place a...