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Tirupati Prepares for Krishnashtami Celebrations and Devotee Rush
Tirupati is preparing to celebrate Krishnashtami, which marks Lord Krishna’s birth anniversary.
Many people are expected to visit the ISKCON temple to pray.
The temple has been decorated with flowers, fruits and lights.
Temple workers have planned special arrangements so people can see the deity safely.
Police will help control crowds, traffic and vehicle parking.
Visitors must park only in the approved areas.
They may need to walk to the temple from nearby traffic-control points.
Schools are also celebrating by having children dress up as Krishna and gopikas.
Sri Krishna Lotus Temple in Tirupati will host Krishnashtami celebrations on Friday.
ISKCON has decorated the temple and arranged regulated darshan and devotee movement.
Schools held fancy dress competitions featuring children dressed as Krishna and gopikas.
Police reviewed security, traffic and parking plans ahead of the expected rush.
Two-wheelers and four-wheelers will be regulated at Annarao and SVRRG circles, with no VIP passes issued.
- Who
- ISKCON temple authorities, devotees, Tirupati city police and local schoolchildren are involved.
- What
- Tirupati is preparing for Krishnashtami celebrations, including temple prayers, crowd management and school activities.
- Where
- At Sri Krishna Lotus Temple in Tirupati, with parking on Kapilatheertham Road and near Alipiri Link Bus Stand.
- When
- The celebrations will be held on Friday; arrangements were reviewed on Thursday.
- Why
- Arrangements were made because a large number of devotees are expected and traffic and overcrowding need to be controlled.
Key facts
- Celebration
- Krishnashtami, marking Lord Krishna’s birth anniversary
- Venue
- Sri Krishna Lotus Temple of the International Society for Krishna Consciousness
- Expected turnout
- A large number of devotees
- Traffic controls
- Vehicle movement will be regulated at Annarao Circle and SVRRG (Ruia hospital) Circle
- Designated parking
- Kapilatheertham Road and near Alipiri Link Bus Stand
- VIP passes
- No VIP passes will be issued
- Police review
- Additional Superintendent of Police (Law and Order) Ravi Manoharachari reviewed arrangements on Thursday
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