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600 personnel to be deployed at Trimbakeshwar on first Shravan Somvar
Nashik: Around 600 personnel, comprising rural police, traffic staff, and home guards, will be stationed in Trimbakeshwar on Monday, the first 'Shravan Somvar', to maintain crowd control and ensure a safe environment.
Trimbakeshwar temple, situated 28km from Nashik city, is one of India's 12 revered Jyotirlinga temples. While devotees flock to the temple year-round, the holy month of Shravan sees a significant surge, especially on Mondays (Somvar). This year, the first Shravan Somvar falls on July 28, followed by three more on August 4, 11 and 18. Devotees have already started pouring in, given the Shravan month began on July 11 in north India.
However, the Shravan Somvars are expected to draw massive crowds from Nashik, the district, and beyond.
Inspector Mahesh Kulkarni of the Trimbakeshwar police said, "We'll deploy around 600 personnel from Sunday afternoon to manage the crowds in Trimbakeshwar, considering the huge rush expected. Devotees not only visit the Trimbakeshwar temple but also circumambulate Brahmagiri, which can be a challenge. We'll be prepared to ensure a smooth experience for all."
Police will be deployed on both routes to avert any untoward incident. Most of the devotees start the walk around the Brahmagiri mountain on Sunday evening, and after completing the detour, they take darshan in the morning before resuming their return journey. "The police presence will be higher on the third Shravan Somvar on Aug 11," the officer said.
The Trimbakeshwar temple trust will also be deploying their security guards on the temple premises.
