Archive · 30 Aug 2026
Officials Plan Crowd Controls Ahead of Godavari Pushkarams
Officials expect many devotees to attend the Godavari Pushkarams.
They inspected several places in Rajamahendravaram to prepare for the crowds.
They will create special walking paths and lines for people waiting to enter.
Shuttle buses and temporary bus stands will help move visitors.
Some entrances and exits may be separated to make movement safer.
Barricades and traffic changes will help control vehicles and pedestrians.
Emergency paths will be kept open.
Officials also want drinking water, toilets, electricity, medical help and security to be available.
Officials inspected key ghat, temple and public areas in Rajamahendravaram on Saturday.
Authorities are planning parking, shuttle buses, pedestrian routes and phased devotee movement.
Temporary bus stands will be established at Luthergiri and the Arts College area.
Officials were directed to provide water, sanitation, electricity, medical care and security.
Barricades, traffic diversions, parking restrictions and clear emergency routes are planned.
- Who
- District collector Kirti Chekuri, SP D Narasimha Kishore, joint collector Y Megha Swaroop and various departments.
- What
- Officials are preparing a crowd-management and facilities plan for the expected Godavari Pushkarams rush.
- When
- The inspection and planning discussions took place on Saturday; the article gives no calendar date.
- Where
- Rajamahendravaram, including Kotilingala Ghat, Sri Uma Kotilingeswara Swamy temple, Luthergiri and the Arts College area.
- Why
- To regulate devotees, ensure safe movement and provide better facilities during the expected crowds.
- Event
- Godavari Pushkarams
- Main concern
- Managing the expected rush of devotees
- Temporary bus stands
- Luthergiri and the Arts College area
- Crowd measures
- Phased movement, barricading, queue lines and separate entry and exit points
- Traffic measures
- Traffic diversions and parking restrictions where necessary
- Public facilities
- Drinking water, sanitation, electricity, medical services and security
- Emergency planning
- Emergency routes will be kept clear