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Kolhapur Temple Readies for Navaratra Amidst Drought
9 Oct
Summary
- Navaratra preparations are in final stages at Kolhapur's Mahalaxmi Temple.
- Ghatasthapana is scheduled for Sunday, marking the festival's commencement.
- The Dasara festival will be celebrated with simplicity due to drought conditions.
Kolhapur's Mahalaxmi Temple is in the final stages of preparation for the upcoming Navaratra festival, with Ghatasthapana scheduled for Sunday. Temple officials and civic departments are working diligently to facilitate darshan for the millions of devotees anticipated.
Improvements include the installation of high-resolution CCTV cameras for enhanced security and large LED screens for live darshan in the city. Facilities like additional lighting, coolers, fans, and drinking water are being arranged for the queue, alongside a dedicated Hirkani Kaksh for lactating mothers.
District Collector Dr Vijay Rathod announced that the Dasara festival will be celebrated with simplicity this year, acknowledging the prevailing drought conditions and code of conduct. The inauguration ceremony is slated for Sunday at 5 pm at Bhavani Mandap, with an appeal for public participation.
Preparations for electrical lighting, decorative arrangements, prasad distribution, and the city pradakshina route are ongoing. Security measures and crowd-management plans have been reviewed by the superintendent of police to ensure a safe and spiritually fulfilling festival.
