Attukal Pongala: Preparations are Efficient, Says CM Pinarayi Vijayan During Review Meeting.

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan announced that the government preparations for the upcoming Attukal Pongala festival are progressing efficiently. Speaking at a high-level review meeting held at the Attukal Temple Auditorium, the CM emphasized the need for coordinated efforts among various departments to ensure the festival’s success, similar to previous years.

To ensure devotee safety, 5,855 police personnel have been deployed across four zones, supported by drone surveillance, 83 new CCTV cameras, and a QR-code-based parking system. The Health Department has arranged 10 ambulances, bike responders, and 12 heat clinics to manage medical emergencies. KSRTC will operate 700 special buses, while the Railways has sanctioned additional trains and stops. The City Corporation has deployed 2,610 sanitation workers and strictly enforced the Green Protocol. Due to a lunar eclipse on the Pongala day, temple darshan will be restricted from 1:30 PM to 7:00 PM. A public holiday and ‘Dry Day’ have been declared for Thiruvananthapuram district on March 3. Ministers V.N. Vasavan and V. Sivankutty, along with Mayor V.V. Rajesh and Collector Anu Kumari, attended the meeting. (PRD)

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