Archive · 16 Dec 2025
VMC Ensures Cleanliness for Bhavani Devotees
The Vijayawada Municipal Corporation (VMC) and temple authorities are working together to keep the city clean and safe for people visiting to see Bhavani.
Over 5.27 lakh devotees have visited the temple in the past five days.
The VMC has 1,690 workers cleaning 47 places all day and night, focusing on paths, bathing areas, and removing old clothes quickly.
There are also 28 temporary toilets being cleaned regularly.
The temple has 8,500 sanitation workers and 4,000 police personnel to manage the crowd and keep things clean.
They have distributed lots of food, drinks, and other items to the devotees.
The temple also extended special darshan arrangements beyond the official conclusion to accommodate more visitors.
Over 5.27 lakh devotees completed their Bhavani Deeksha and had Darshan of Goddess Sri Kanaka Durga in the past five days.
The final day of Deeksha Viramana was on Monday, December 15, with extended special darshan arrangements on Tuesday, December 16.
Temple authorities suspended all arjita sevas and VIP protocol access to ensure uninterrupted darshan for devotees.
The temple distributed 21.25 lakh laddus, 2.13 lakh meals, and 59,435 Kalyanakatta to devotees.
VMC has 1,690 sanitation workers cleaning 47 locations in three shifts, focusing on Amma Vari Darshan routes, Giri Pradakshina paths, and bathing ghats.
Temporary toilets at 28 locations are regularly cleaned, with additional safety measures in place.
The temple engaged 8,500 sanitation workers and deployed 4,000 police personnel for security and crowd management.
- Who
- Vijayawada Municipal Corporation (VMC) Commissioner HM Dhyanachandra, Temple Authorities, NTR District Collector Lakshmisha, Temple Executive Officer Seena Naik, Chairman Borra Radhakrishna
- What
- Ensuring cleanliness, security, and smooth darshan arrangements for Bhavani devotees
- When
- During Bhavani Deeksha Viramana, concluding on Monday, December 15, with extended arrangements on Tuesday, December 16
- Where
- Vijayawada, Indrakeeladri
- Why
- To provide a safe, hygienic, and orderly environment for devotees
Temple Authorities
Vijayawada Municipal Corporation (VMC)
Sanitation Workers
Temple Authorities
8,500 sanitation workers were engaged to maintain cleanliness across the temple complex and surrounding areas.
Vijayawada Municipal Corporation (VMC)
1,690 sanitation workers are cleaning 47 locations in three shifts.
Security Personnel
Temple Authorities
4,000 police personnel were deployed for security and crowd management.
Vijayawada Municipal Corporation (VMC)
No specific mention of security personnel by VMC.
- Organization
- Vijayawada Municipal Corporation (VMC)
- Commissioner
- HM Dhyanachandra
- Sanitation Workers (VMC)
- 1,690
- Sanitation Workers (Temple)
- 8,500
- Sanitation Locations
- 47
- Temporary Toilets
- 28
- Sanitation Shifts
- 3 (round-the-clock)
- Devotees
- 5.27 lakh
- Laddus Distributed
- 21.25 lakh
- Meals Served
- 2.13 lakh
- Kalyanakatta Received
- 59,435
- Buttermilk Distributed
- 85,000
- Biscuits Distributed
- 85,000
- Water Bottles Provided
- 15 lakh
- Barbers for Tonsuring
- 1,000
- Security Personnel
- 4,000
