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Time of India
5 days ago
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- Time of India
Preparations in full swing for Vavu Bali rituals
Kochi: Extensive preparations are being made in the district for Karkidaka Vavu Bali rituals on Thursday. Considering the continuous rain, district administration is making arrangements accordingly. All preparations for bali tharpanam at Aluva Shivaratri Manappuram, Perumbavoor Chelamattam Sreekrishna Temple and banks of Periyar river in Kalady are nearing completion. A review meeting was held at Aluva PWD Rest House under the leadership of Anwar Sadath, MLA, and additional district magistrate Vinod Raj to discuss security arrangements and facilities to be set up in advance of the Vavu Bali offerings on Saturday. Facilities will be arranged at Aluva Advaita Ashram, established by Sree Narayana Guru, for bali tharpanam from early morning on Thursday. At Perumbavoor Chelamattam Sree Krishna Temple, bali tharpanam will begin at 1am and continue until noon. Special bus services have been arranged from Angamaly and Perumbavoor KSRTC depots to the temple. Police have informed that special squads have been formed to monitor anti-social elements. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like If you have a mouse, you have to play this game. Navy Quest Game Undo Under the leadership of irrigation department officials, water level in the Periyar will be checked at intervals and necessary precautions will be taken. District medical officer has been instructed to deploy sufficient staff and arrange ambulance services. Services of fire rescue force will be ensured. Instructions have been given to KSEB to take steps for providing temporary electricity connections. Excise department has been instructed to ensure that there is no illegal sale of liquor or use of narcotics. Measures have been taken to ensure availability of drinking water. Food safety department will inspect quality of food items provided in local shops, hotels and other places. Supervision of arrangements related to Vavu Bali has been assigned to Fort Kochi sub-collector and Muvattupuzha RDO.
The Hindu
5 days ago
- The Hindu
Over 500 personnel to be deployed in Aluva for ‘Karkidaka Vavu Bali'
The district administration and the Ernakulam Rural police have made extensive arrangements for the forthcoming 'Balitharpanam' (paying obeisance to ancestors) on the occasion of 'Karkidaka Vavu' on July 24. The Rural police will deploy around 500 police personnel in Aluva. A meeting to review the arrangements was chaired by District Police Chief (Ernakulam Rural) M. Hemalatha at Aluva on Saturday. More cops will be deployed along the bus stand, railway station and metro stations. More patrol teams will be deployed, and the District Anti-Narcotics Special Action Force will be roped in to curb drug sales and consumption. Plainclothesmen will be stationed to preempt thefts. A control room will be set up at Aluva Manappuram and will function round the clock. Traffic regulations will be enforced to prevent congestion, while CCTV cameras will be installed at strategic locations. The district administration is in the process of making elaborate arrangements at Aluva Manappuram, Perumbavoor Chelamattam Sree Krishna Temple, and along the banks of the Periyar in Kalady, taking into account the incessant rain. A review meeting attended by Anwar Sadath, MLA, and Additional District Magistrate Vinod Raj was held on Saturday. Arrangements will be made to offer 'bali' at Aluva Adwaithasramam from the morning. The offering of bali at the Perumbavoor Chelamattam Sree Krishna Temple will begin at 1 a.m. and continue till the afternoon. Special KSRTC services will be operated from the Angamaly and Perumbavoor depots. The Irrigation department will monitor the water level in the Periyar at frequent intervals and take necessary precautions. The District Medical Officer has been directed to deploy staff and ambulance services to handle emergencies. Fire and Rescue Services personnel will be deployed to avert accidents. The KSEB has been directed to arrange temporary power supply and ensure the presence of additional staff. Steps have been taken to ensure drinking water availability in the area, and the Food Safety department will monitor the quality of food and beverages sold in nearby shops. The Fort Kochi Sub-Collector and the Muvattupuzha Revenue Divisional Officer have been assigned to oversee the arrangements.
