Provision of basic services such as drinking water and bio-toals for devotees is the responsibility of GVMC. | Photo Credit: In Raju
District officials are preparing for the annual “Giri Pradakshina” Sri Varaha Lakshmi Zarasimha Swama from Simhalam scheduled for July 9.
The event is expected to draw a massive participation of about three to four dedicated lakhs, who will perform 32 kilometers on foot. Authorities organized by International Yoga Day (June 21) after a month of tireless efforts and hassle -free coordinations are re -preparing to ensure smooth behavior of the event.
District officials, municipal police and representatives Simhachalam Devasthanam organized several weeks ago to plan logistics planning. Given the recent collapse of the Devasthanam Wall during “Chandanotsavam”, officials decided further care for security measures for this event.
While the monitoring of traffic, crowd management and crime prevention will be supervised by the city police, providing basic services such as drinking water, street lighting and bio-years for devotees, the greater Visakhapatnam Municipal Corporation (GVMC).
“Several public representatives have expressed dissatisfaction compared to last year’s arrangements during the Council meeting,” GVMC said. For improvement, areas such as the deployment of night worker and better street lighting were labeled. So yes, the pressure is definitely turned on, he added.
Road Conditions, Including Lighting, Drainage, Potholes, and Other Infrastructure, for the 32-km Route, Spanning Tholi Pavancha, Adavivaram, Mudasarlova, Hanumanthawak, Appugar Beach, MVP Colony, HB Colony, Seethammadhara, Narasimha Nagar, Port Quarters Road, Madhavadhara, And Nad, Needs to Be Evalated and approached before the festival.
More than 1,500 police workers, more than 2,000 hygiene workers and approximately 1,000 healthcare workers will be deployed. In addition, there will be 20 to 30 trained swimmers in standby mode. The coordination between the fire brigade, RTC, EPDCL and other agencies is also essential to ensure the success of the event.
Published – June 22, 2025 17:52 IS
