Archive · 22 Jul 2026
Vizag Prepares for Simhachalam Giri Pradakshina
Officials in Visakhapatnam are getting ready for a big event called Simhachalam Giri Pradakshina, which will happen on July 28.
This event is a special walk around a holy place, and many people are expected to join.
The officials checked the 32-kilometer route to make sure everything is ready.
They want to provide water, toilets, medical help, good lighting, parking, and cleanliness.
The police are also making plans for traffic and security.
The city officials are preparing special cleaning plans to keep the area clean during the event.
District officials reviewed arrangements for the annual Simhachalam Giri Pradakshina on July 28.
The 32-km route from Lumbini Park through Seethammadhara, Madhavadhara, NSTL, Gosala, and Tholi Pavanch was inspected.
Adequate facilities including drinking water, toilets, medical services, and sanitation were ensured.
Police are making elaborate arrangements for traffic regulation and security.
GVMC has prepared a special sanitation action plan for the entire route.
- Who
- District officials, including District Collector M. Abhishek Kishore, Police Commissioner Shankha Brata Bagchi, and GVMC Commissioner Ketan Garg
- What
- Review of arrangements for the annual Simhachalam Giri Pradakshina
- When
- July 28
- Where
- Visakhapatnam, along a 32-km route from Lumbini Park through Seethammadhara, Madhavadhara, NSTL, Gosala, and Tholi Pavanch
- Why
- To ensure adequate facilities and security measures for the event with lakhs of devotees expected to participate.
Government Officials
Devotees
Arrangements and Expectations
Government Officials
Government officials are focusing on ensuring adequate facilities and security measures for the event.
Devotees
Devotees expect smooth and safe participation with all necessary amenities in place.
- Event
- Simhachalam Sri Varaha Lakshmi Narasimha Swamy Giri Pradakshina
- Date
- July 28
- Route Length
- 32 km
- Key Officials Involved
- District Collector M. Abhishek Kishore, Police Commissioner Shankha Brata Bagchi, GVMC Commissioner Ketan Garg
- Key Areas Inspected
- Lumbini Park, Seethammadhara, Madhavadhara, NSTL, Gosala, Tholi Pavanch
- Facilities Ensured
- Drinking water, toilets, medical services, street lighting, parking, control rooms, CCTV surveillance, public address systems, signboards, waste collection vehicles, ambulances, sanitation