*Sri Male Mahadeshwara Hill Development Authority is making all necessary arrangements for Mahashivaratri jatra (fair), scheduled to be held at Male Mahadeshwara Hill in the district from March 6 to 10, for the benefit of devotees and visitors.*
District In-charge Minister H S Mahadev Prasad, who convened a meeting here on Sunday, said, "Publicity through banners and posters will be made at district, taluk and hoblis in both Kannada and Tamil languages."
Drinking water arrangements through tankers will be made at 10 spots for the devotees, who take out padayatra to reach the shrine.
A tank with a capacity of 90 lakh litres has been filled with water from Cauvery River to be used during the festival. Every day, there is a need for 20 lakh litres, he said. Measures have been taken to erect Shamiyana near Rangamandira, Rajago- pura—near the queue, dasoha and other places to protect devotees from scorching Sun.
New bathrooms with 100 showers near the temple pond and toilets have been constructed at several places. Arrangements have been made for mass feeding from 10 am to night. More than 80 quintals of rice will be used every day. Parking arrangement near police station, commercial complex, high school grounds, hospital and horticultural office has been made.
Cultural programmes like drama, dance, folk programmes, Hari Kathe and others have been organised. Information kiosks have been opened near SBM Circle and bus stand for the benefit of the people.
*Ban on cattle*
Mahadev Prasad said ban on donating cattle as an offering to the temple is still in place. Check-posts have been opened at Palar, Talabetta and other places to prevent transportation of cattle to the hill temple.
Bus facilities have been made from Tamil Nadu and Karnataka. Doctors will be on service 24X7 on the spot during the festival. Additional police will be deployed on the premises, he added. Reported by Deccan Herald 1 week ago.
District In-charge Minister H S Mahadev Prasad, who convened a meeting here on Sunday, said, "Publicity through banners and posters will be made at district, taluk and hoblis in both Kannada and Tamil languages."
Drinking water arrangements through tankers will be made at 10 spots for the devotees, who take out padayatra to reach the shrine.
A tank with a capacity of 90 lakh litres has been filled with water from Cauvery River to be used during the festival. Every day, there is a need for 20 lakh litres, he said. Measures have been taken to erect Shamiyana near Rangamandira, Rajago- pura—near the queue, dasoha and other places to protect devotees from scorching Sun.
New bathrooms with 100 showers near the temple pond and toilets have been constructed at several places. Arrangements have been made for mass feeding from 10 am to night. More than 80 quintals of rice will be used every day. Parking arrangement near police station, commercial complex, high school grounds, hospital and horticultural office has been made.
Cultural programmes like drama, dance, folk programmes, Hari Kathe and others have been organised. Information kiosks have been opened near SBM Circle and bus stand for the benefit of the people.
*Ban on cattle*
Mahadev Prasad said ban on donating cattle as an offering to the temple is still in place. Check-posts have been opened at Palar, Talabetta and other places to prevent transportation of cattle to the hill temple.
Bus facilities have been made from Tamil Nadu and Karnataka. Doctors will be on service 24X7 on the spot during the festival. Additional police will be deployed on the premises, he added. Reported by Deccan Herald 1 week ago.