District In-charge Minister S Suresh Kumar gave a green signal for conducting jatras at Male Mahadeshwara Hill and other temples in the district. He directed the officials to make necessary preparations in this regard.
Chairing a meeting of the officials, to discuss about the temple fairs and festivals in the district, the minister directed the authorities concerned to make necessary arrangements at MM Hill, in view of Mahashivaratri Jatra Mahotsava from March 10 to 14, and Ugadi Jatra celebrated from April 9 to 13, with rathotsava on the last day.
Suresh Kumar insisted that all basic amenities are in place, besides maintaining cleanliness and hygiene. Additional workers should be deployed during the festivals, to keep the premises clean as thousands of devotees are expected to attend the festivals. There should not be a shortage of water for drinking and also in toilets, he said.
MLA R Narendra directed Male Mahadeshwara Hils Temple Development Authority to make all necessary arrangements within the scheduled time for the convenience of the devotees.