Archive · 12 Oct 2026
VMC Steps Up Drinking Water and Facilities for Dasara Devotees
Dasara celebrations have started, and many devotees are visiting Vijayawada.
The city corporation is preparing services to help them.
Commissioner H.M. Dhyanachandra inspected several areas.
The corporation has placed drinking water supplies near important spots and queues.
Workers are asked to offer water and refill supplies before they run low.
They are also clearing rubbish and keeping temporary toilets clean.
Staff will supervise free places where devotees can leave bags and footwear.
These steps are meant to make visits more comfortable.
Vijayawada Municipal Corporation has expanded water, sanitation and other civic arrangements for Dasara Sarannavaratri visitors.
Commissioner H.M. Dhyanachandra inspected Canal Road, Tollgate and Head Water Works areas.
At the temple management’s request, the VMC established water stock points near key locations and queues.
Officials were instructed to proactively distribute water, monitor supplies and replenish them before they run out.
The commissioner directed regular waste removal, frequent toilet cleaning and supervision of free baggage and footwear storage.
- Who
- Vijayawada Municipal Corporation, led in the inspection by commissioner H.M. Dhyanachandra, is arranging facilities for devotees.
- What
- The VMC is improving drinking water supply, sanitation and other civic facilities for Dasara visitors.
- When
- The nine-day Dasara Sarannavaratri festivities began on Sunday; the articles do not specify a calendar date.
- Where
- Vijayawada, including Canal Road, Tollgate and Head Water Works; devotees are visiting Indrakeeladri.
- Why
- To prevent inconvenience to devotees during the festivities, following a request from temple management for water arrangements.
- Organizing agency
- Vijayawada Municipal Corporation (VMC)
- Festival
- Dasara Sarannavaratri, described as a nine-day celebration
- Commissioner
- H.M. Dhyanachandra
- Inspected areas
- Canal Road, Tollgate and Head Water Works
- Water arrangements
- Dedicated stock points at key locations, particularly near queues; officials were told to replenish supplies before they run out
- Sanitation
- Regular waste clearance and frequent cleaning and maintenance of temporary toilets
- Other facilities
- Free baggage and footwear storage, with staff supervision
