Tuljabhavani temple
Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar: The Nanded and Dharashiv district administrations have put comprehensive measures in place at Mahur and Tuljapur shrines to ensure smooth darshan, efficient crowd control and uninterrupted essential services during the Navaratra celebrations from Oct 11 to 20. In Mahur, a fleet of 120 MSRTC buses has been deployed for devotees, while over 500 police personnel and home guards will manage queues, traffic and security. “More than 2,000 officials and employees from various departments will be on duty throughout the festival.
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The temple trust has been directed to ensure drinking water, sanitation facilities, power backup and streamlined darshan arrangements,” Nanded collector Rahul Kardile said. Officials have been directed to ensure uninterrupted electricity supply to municipal establishments, as outages in high-density areas could lead to law and order issues,” a senior district official said. “Cultural programmes featuring renowned artists will be organised every evening during the festival,” Satish Vaidya, head of the temple trust, said.
The administration has also intensified forest patrolling around the shrine to prevent wild animal-related incidents. Road repairs and restoration of streetlights along the ghat route are being expedited ahead of the festival. Medical teams will be stationed at the foothills of the three major shrines. In Tuljapur, Dharashiv district authorities have activated a 24×7 control room and placed technical staff on standby as the temple town braces for a surge in pilgrims from Maharashtra and neighbouring states. Meanwhile, preparations are also in full swing at Renuka Mata temple on Jalgaon Road in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar. The temple premises have been illuminated and decorated with elaborate mandaps, while CCTV surveillance and volunteer deployment have been put in place to bolster security. Download the TOI App.
“The entire power infrastructure is being strengthened before the festival.