Archive · 22 Jul 2026
Preparations Underway for Giri Pradakshina at Simhachalam
A big event called Giri Pradakshina is happening at Simhachalam on July 28.
Lots of people will walk 32 kilometers to a temple.
The government is making sure everything is safe and clean for them.
They will have water, toilets, medical help, and good lighting.
There will also be security to keep everyone safe.
The officials are asking people to avoid plastic to keep the environment clean.
They are working hard to make sure the event goes smoothly.
Lakhs of devotees expected to participate in the Giri Pradakshina at Simhachalam on July 28.
District administration making elaborate arrangements for a smooth and safe pilgrimage.
32-kilometer route from Lumbini Park to Simhachalam Tholi Pavancha inspected by officials.
Facilities include drinking water, toilets, medical facilities, street lighting, parking, CCTV surveillance, and sanitation services.
Special arrangements for queue management, RTC bus diversions, parking, lifeguards, and dress changing rooms for women.
- Who
- Lakhs of devotees, district administration officials, police, GVMC officials, Simhachalam Devasthanam authorities
- What
- Annual spiritual trek and pilgrimage
- When
- July 28
- Where
- Simhachalam, Visakhapatnam
- Why
- To participate in the sacred Giri Pradakshina and ensure a smooth, safe, and hassle-free experience for pilgrims
Environmental Concerns
Traditional Practices
Plastic Usage
Environmental Concerns
Avoid single-use plastics to reduce environmental impact.
Traditional Practices
Traditional practices may involve plastic usage for convenience.
- Event
- Sri Varaha Lakshmi Narasimha Swamy Giri Pradakshina
- Date
- July 28
- Route Length
- 32 kilometers
- Key Officials
- M Abhishikth Kishore, Shankhabrata Bagchi, Ketan Garg
- Facilities
- Drinking water, toilets, medical facilities, street lighting, parking, CCTV surveillance, public address systems, signboards, sanitation services, ambulances, waste collection vehicles
- Special Arrangements
- Queue management, RTC bus diversions, parking arrangements, lifeguards, shower bath facilities, dress changing rooms for women
- Security Measures
- CCTV monitoring, emergency response teams, special deployment at road crossings, traffic diversion plans
- Sanitation Plan
- Continuous cleaning operations, mobile toilets, drinking water facilities, street lighting, road repairs, medical camps