Archive · 28 Aug 2026
Ellora Cleanliness Drive Targets Rising Shravan Pilgrimage Rush
Officials organized a cleaning drive at Ellora during Shravan.
Shravan is a holy month when more pilgrims visit the area.
Many government workers and local representatives joined the effort.
They cleaned the site using voluntary manual labour.
The work was completed in three hours.
Officials also checked construction and improvement projects near Shri Grishneshwar Temple.
They spoke with residents and shopkeepers about facilities for visitors.
Health workers reminded people to practice hygiene and separate waste.
A cleanliness drive was held at Ellora on Thursday during the holy month of Shravan.
Municipal officials, elected representatives and administrative staff cleaned the area through voluntary manual labour.
The site was cleaned within three hours as officials prepared for increased tourist and pilgrim footfall.
Officials inspected development works involving Bhakti Niwas, new shops and an access route at Shri Grishneshwar Temple.
Health officials emphasized hygiene, waste segregation and clean public spaces under the My Village, Healthy Village campaign.
- Who
- The Ellora Municipal Council, district officials, elected representatives, health workers, ASHA volunteers and local participants.
- What
- A three-hour cleanliness drive was conducted, alongside inspections of visitor-related development works.
- When
- Thursday, during the holy month of Shravan.
- Where
- Ellora in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, including the Shri Grishneshwar Temple premises.
- Why
- To maintain a clean and healthy environment amid increased tourist and pilgrim footfall.
- Organizer
- Ellora Municipal Council
- Duration
- The area was cleaned within three hours.
- Participants
- Senior district officials, elected representatives, administrative staff and health workers participated.
- Development review
- Officials inspected Bhakti Niwas, new shops and a new access route at Shri Grishneshwar Temple.
- Public consultation
- Local residents and shopkeepers discussed development works and visitor facilities.
- Health focus
- The campaign promoted personal hygiene, waste segregation and clean public spaces.
- Campaign
- The Health Department participated under the My Village, Healthy Village campaign.