Yathindra Siddaramaiah reviews preparations for Ashada Fridays at Chamundi Hills in Mysuru
Minister Yathindra Siddaramaiah reviewed preparations for the Ashada Fridays at Chamundi Hills, implementing strict rules for VIP access and parking. The measures aim to prioritize general devotees and ensure smooth crowd management during the festival.
Why it matters
Effective crowd management at major religious sites is essential for public safety and maintaining order during high-traffic religious festivals.
Urban Development Minister Yathindra Siddaramaiah visited Chamundi Hills on Wednesday (July 15) and reviewed the preparations made by the district administration for Ashada Fridays, scheduled to start from July 17.
During the visit, he held discussions with officials and directed them to make adequate arrangements to ensure that devotees do not face any inconvenience.
Though arrangements had been made for VIP darshan on Ashada Fridays, Mr. Yathindra said there would be no inconvenience to other devotees.
Speaking to reporters, Mr. Yathindra said the VIPs will be allowed darshan only between 5.30 a.m. and 9.30 a.m. “The first priority is to ensure that other devotees have easy access to darshan. Therefore, VIPs arriving after the stipulated time will have to join the general queue,” he clarified.
Only vehicles of dignitaries like legislators, Ministers and judges entitled to protocol will be allowed to proceed up the hill.
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