Giri Pradakshina: Collector inspects 32-km trek route
District officials in Visakhapatnam are finalizing arrangements for the annual 'Giri Pradakshina' trek at Simhachalam. The administration is focusing on pilgrim safety, traffic management, and the provision of essential facilities along the 32-km route.
Why it matters
This event is a major cultural and religious gathering in the region, requiring significant logistical coordination to ensure public safety.
Ahead of the annual 'Giri Pradakshina' of Sri Varaha Lakshmi Narasimha Swamy, at Simhachalam scheduled for July 28 and 29, District Collector Abhishikth Kishore and Simhachalam Devasthanam Executive Officer, J Venkat Rao conducted a detailed field inspection of the 32-km circumambulation route to discuss about the arrangements on Friday.
With lakhs of devotees expected to participate in the ritual like every year, the district administration has already started the preparations. Key locations such Tholi Pavancha , Adavivaram , Hanumanthawaka , Appughar , Madhavadhar a and a few other areas, where heavy pilgrim footfall is anticipated were inspected.
The Collector asked the authorities to ensure all facilities are in place at the Tholi Pavancha , from where devotees will begin the trek after breaking coconuts.
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