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Time of India
07-07-2025
- Time of India
Traffic restrictions in Vizag for Giri Pradakshina
Visakhapatnam: Traffic restrictions and diversions will come into force at various locations in Vizag city during the Giri Pradakshina festival, the annual ritual of Sri Varaha Lakshmi Narasimha Swamy, scheduled to be held on July 9. According to the city traffic police, vehicles will not be allowed between Hanumanthawaka Junction and Adavivaram from 6 am on July 9 to 6 am on July 10. Devotees would trek (around 32 km) starting from the foothill at Simhachalam via Adavivaram, Hanumanthawaka, Jodugullapalem, Appughar, Venkojipalem, HB Colony, Seethammadhara, Balayya Sastry Layout, Port Stadium back side, DLB Quarters, Muralinagar, Madhavadhara, Marriott hotel, NSTL gate, NAD Flyover, Susarla Colony, Baji Junction, Saptagiri Junction, Gopalapatnam Junction, Kumari Kalyanapandapam, Prahladapuram, Old Goshala, and Simhachalam bus stand to reach Simhachalam during the Giri Pradakshina festival. The police said vehicles of devotees will be allowed between Satyavaram and Adavivaram. Meanwhile, vehicles will not be allowed between Gopalapatnam petrol pump and old Goshala. Heavy vehicles will not be allowed between Pendurthi via Pinagadai and Vepagunta, NAD Junction and Pendurthi (via Gopalapatnam and Vepagunta). The heavy vehicles coming from Anakaplli to Vizag city and Srikakulam will be diverted via Lankelapalem, Sabbavaram, Pendurthi and Anandapuram. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like 2025 Top Trending local enterprise accounting software [Click Here] Esseps Learn More Undo Vehicles coming from Srikakulam and Vizianagaram to Vizag city and Anakapalle will be diverted via Anandapuram, Pendurthi and Sabbavaram. The police said vehicles will not be allowed between Visalakshinagar and Kurupam tomb on the beach road stretch on July 9 for the convenience of the devotees.
The Hindu
06-07-2025
- General
- The Hindu
GVMC to strictly implement ban on single-use plastic during Giri Pradakshina festival
Greater Visakhapatnam Municipal Corporation (GVMC) will continue to implement a strict ban on the usage of single-use plastic during the Giri Pradakshina festival, the annual ritual of Sri Varaha Lakshmi Narasimha Swamy, scheduled for July 9. Ever since launching the 'Eco-Vizag' initiative in 2022, the GVMC has been spreading awareness on the use of single-use plastic. For the past few Giri Pradakshina festivals, plastic use was strictly banned. The authorities are taking steps to ensure this continues. This year, the district administration is expecting the participation of around five lakh devotees in the 'Giri Pradakshina', which starts on July 9 early morning. The corporation has already conducted a check along the 32-km trekking route and decided to set up 132 drinking water supply kiosks, one for every 200 metres. Besides the corporation, Simhachalam Devasthanam, a number of NGOs, resident welfare associations, welfare organisations, student organisations and volunteers are coming forward to set up drinking water, butter milk and food kiosks. The GVMC authorities have urged the RWAs, NGOs and other volunteers coming forward to the service to use only eco-friendly products to serve food or water. Chief Medical and Health Officer Naresh Kumar said the ban on single-use plastic will be strictly enforced during the festival. He clarified that, with the exception of buttermilk packets, all food and beverages should be served in eco-friendly alternatives such as paper cups, leaf plates or other sustainable materials. He added that regular water bottles sold in shops will not be restricted. Over 3,000 sanitation staff In view of the large congregation, around 3,000 sanitation staff are being deployed across the 32-km stretch of the Giri Pradakshina route. The staff are going to work on shifts and ensure the trekking route is clear. In the meanwhile, the corporation will also set up dustbins along the route and urge the public to utilise them.
The Hindu
05-07-2025
- The Hindu
Under-construction shed collapses at Simhachalam
A major accident was averted as an under-construction shed being built to provide shade for the devotees at the 'Tholi Pavancha' for the upcoming Giri Pradakshina festival, scheduled to be held on July 9 at Simhachalam, collapsed on Saturday. Fortunately, no persons were nearby at the time. Responding to the incident, the temple executive officer (EO) V. Trinadh Rao said that the collapse occurred when the contractor was taking up works with an earthmover. He said that directions have been given to remove them immediately, and the Collector had been informed.
