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The Hindu
5 days ago
- General
- The Hindu
Chittoor district administration geared up for Kanipakam Brahmotsavams
The district administration is all geared up for the smooth conduct of the 21-day 'Brahmotsavams' at the Sri Varasiddhi Vinayaka Swamy temple in Kanipakam, which would be held from August 27 to September 16. Chittoor District Collector Sumit Kumar on Tuesday held a meeting on the arrangements to be made for the event with Superintendent of Police (SP) V.N. Manikanta Chandolu, temple executive officer (EO) Penchala Kishore, Putalapattu MLA K. Murali Mohan and others. Mr. Sumit Kumar said that a coordination committee led by the temple EO with officials of Revenue, Police, Panchayat Raj, Medical and Health and other departments has been formed. The committee was asked to formulate an action plan for the event, he added. The Collector asked the EO, officials of Electricity and Fire Services departments to inspect the power supply situation inside and outside the temple, and ensure that there are no lapses. He asked the officials concerned to remove the bushes on both sides of the road from Chittoor to Kanipakam. Mr. Sumit Kumar also asked the Medical and Health Department to make available expert doctors, medical camps and ambulances to meet any emergencies. The Panchayat officials were asked to maintain hygienic conditions near the temple, set up mobile toilets and make provision for providing safe drinking water to the devotees. The Collector added that Vinayaka Chavithi falling on August 27, Radhotsavam on September 3, Pushpa Pallaki on September 13, Teppotsavam on September 16 will attract huge devotees and asked officials to make fool-proof arrangements to meet the devotee rush. He wanted more RTC buses to the temple town for the convenience of the devotees. Meanwhile, the SP said that a Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) rank official would head the security arrangements and CCTV surveillance will be in place for the entirety of the festivities, especially on Radhotsavam day. Focus would be on security in the temple premises, mandapam, Koneru, parking areas and bus stand. A helpdesk will also be set up and the arrangements would be monitored 24X7 through the command control centre, he said. Police will use two drones to monitor the security, the SP said, and asked the temple management to use another two drones for surveillance. He also asked the temple officials to make necessary announcements through the public address system. Consumption of liquor would be prohibited in the areas nearby the temple, while steps would be taken to control the sale of liquor after 8 p.m., he said. The SP asked officials to make available a fire tender for responding quickly to any fire mishaps. Mr. Murali Mohan said that arrangements will be made in coordination with 20 other departments for the smooth conduct of the event. He stressed on maintaining queue lines in a proper manner to provide hassle-free darshan to the devotees.
The Hindu
24-06-2025
- General
- The Hindu
Radhotsavam of Sri Jagannadha Swamy to begin on June 27
The annual Radhotsavam of the temple of Sri Jagannadha Swamy in Old Town, will commence from the temple, located at Town Kotha Road, at 4 p.m. on June 27. Temple Executive Officer T. Rajagopal Reddy on Tuesday said, 'The yatra will commence on Jyeshta Chathurdasi and the return yatra would be held on July 7. The Rath Yatra will be flagged off by Visakhapatnam South MLA Ch. Vamsikrishna Srinivas. Special pujas will be performed to the deity on Tuesday and Wednesday. On June 26 morning, 'purnahuti' will be performed and later in the evening Dwajarohanam and Subhadra Devi Kalynam will be performed.' Sri Jagannadha Swamy will be mounted on the chariot at 9.20 a.m. on June 27 and the same evening at 5 p.m. the deity will be taken in a chariot accompanied by traditional music and devotional chants by devotees, to the Turner's Choultry near Super Bazaar. The deity will give darshan to his devotees at the Choultry from June 28 to July 6, appearing in different avatars each day. The EO said that in addition to free darshan, devotees can avail special darshan for ₹20, quick darshan for ₹50 and 'visishta's darshan for ₹200. All arrangements have been made to ensure the smooth conduct of the festival. Free buttermilk and water will be provided to devotees in queues, and milk and biscuits will be given to children. He said that around ₹40 lakhs is being spent to conduct the festival. Revenue generated during the annual festival last year was ₹65 lakh. Temple priests Panangipalli Jagannadhacharyulu, Ranganadhacharyulu and Edida Surest Babu were present.
The Hindu
11-05-2025
- The Hindu
Tight security arranged for ‘Brahmotsavams' at Dwaraka Tirumala
Police conducted surprise checks during the ongoing 'Brahmotsavams', at Dwaraka Tirumala Devasthanam, in Eluru district, on Sunday. The police carried out the searches using drones at the temple premises. Brahmotsavams of Lord Venkateswara Swamy are being performed from May 7 to 14. The police conducted vehicle checks in the villages, temple premises, bus stations and on National Highways leading to the Devasthanam, said Superintendent of Police (SP) K. Pratap Shiva Kishore. 'Elaborate security arrangements have been made atop the hill shrine for the Kalyanotsavam being performed on May 11 night and Radhotsavam on May 12,' said Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) D. Sravan Kumar. 'Police arranged pickets and round-the-clock bandobust during the Brahmotsavams. Checking is being done at hotels in and around the temple,' said Bhimadole Circle Inspector (CI) U.J. Wilson. Devotees can alert the police by calling 9440796653, or Dial 112, if they observe suspicious movements, the DSP said.
