Prayagraj : As preparations gather pace for a grand Deepotsav celebration, the sacred landscape of Maharishi Bharadwaj Ashram and Shringverpur Dham is set to glow with the light of over 2.5 lakh diyas on Nov 6. Reviewing arrangements for the mega event on Monday, deputy chief minister Keshav Prasad Maurya directed district officials to ensure that all preparations are completed on time, with special focus on safety, cleanliness and seamless management for devotees.
As many as 1.25 lakh diyas will be lit at Bharadwaj Ashram Park, while more than 1.25 lakh lamps will illuminate Shringverpur Dham. Stay updated with the latest Prayagraj news. Maurya held a meeting with district officials in view of the Deepotsav at Maharishi Bharadwaj Ashram and Shringverpur Dham. He instructed the officers concerned to ensure complete preparations for the event on or before time. Efforts are also underway to organise Deepotsav events at all ghats in the city. Maurya asked officials to constitute a committee to ensure that the Deepotsav is organised in a traditional, safe and grand manner at both locations. He directed them to review facilities such as cleanliness, lighting, parking and traffic management. He specifically instructed the installation of high-mast lights at Shringverpur Dham to ensure consistent illumination. Emphasising that the convenience and safety of devotees must remain the top priority, he asked the tourism and culture department to prepare for cultural programmes and the education department to arrange rangoli at the venues in advance. Download the TOI App.