GWMC plans elaborate arrangements for Bathukamma, Dasara
The Greater Warangal Municipal Corporation is preparing for the Bathukamma and Dasara festivals by organizing venues and improving civic infrastructure. Officials have been instructed to prioritize sanitation, lighting, and crowd management at key celebration sites.
Why it matters
Municipal preparedness is essential for maintaining public health and safety during large-scale religious and cultural gatherings.
Greater Warangal Municipal Corporation (GWMC) Commissioner T. Venkanna has directed officials to make elaborate arrangements for the Bathukamma and Dasara festivals, and ensure devotees face no inconvenience.
During a review meeting with officials at his camp office on Wednesday, Mr. Venkanna asked them to identify Bathukamma celebration venues across all 66 divisions and make necessary arrangements in advance.
He said adequate facilities should be provided at major venues, including Padmakshi, Bhadrakali, Thousand Pillar Temple, Gunducheruvu, Bandham Cheruvu, Peddacheruvu, Hasanparthy, Ursu Gutta, Rangasaipet, Shivnagar, Thota Maidan, Chinnavaddepally and Kashibugga, where celebrations are expected to draw large crowds. Sadhula Bathukamma will be held on October 18 and Dasara on October 20.
The municipal commissioner instructed officials to focus on sanitation, fogging and spraying, and to deploy additional sanitation personnel at major venues. Special arrangements should be made at immersion points on Sadhula Bathukamma to remove flowers and other waste promptly, he said.
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