Amravati District Collector Reviews Vaikasi Festival Arrangements at Sri Mariamman Temple; Crowd Management Plans Announced
मुख्य बातें
- •District Collector C. Muthukumaran reviewed Vaikasi festival arrangements at Sri Mariamman Temple in Tirupur on May 24, 2026.
- •The ‘aatril kambam vidum’ ritual is scheduled for May 26, with thousands of devotees expected to participate.
- •Drinking water and sanitation facilities, along with a 3 km stretch of electric lighting, are being set up for public safety and convenience.
- •watch towers will be installed for crowd monitoring, and police presence will be increased during the festival.
Tirupur, May 24, 2026: In a comprehensive review meeting held on Sunday, District Collector C. Muthukumaran inspected the preparations for the Vaikasi festival at the historic Sri Mariamman Temple in Tirupur. The festival, which is one of the most anticipated religious events in the region, is set to commence with the ‘aatril kambam vidum’ ritual scheduled for Tuesday, May 26, 2026. Collector Muthukumaran was joined by Superintendent of Police D.N. Harikiran and senior district and police officials to assess the readiness of infrastructure, security, and public amenities ahead of the large-scale gathering.
During the review, Collector Muthukumaran emphasized the importance of meticulous planning to ensure the safety and convenience of devotees. He directed officials to complete all arrangements well in advance to avoid last-minute bottlenecks. Thousands of devotees are expected to participate in the ‘aatril kambam vidum’ event, a key highlight of the Vaikasi festival, where an idol is carried in procession to the riverbed. To accommodate this influx, the administration has planned extensive logistical support.
