Arrangements for Vontimitta brahmotsavams underway

Vontimitta: The arrangements for the ensuing annual Brahmotsavams of Sri Kodandarama Swamy Temple should be expedited and organized in a grand manner, directed TTD Joint Executive Officer  Veerabrahmam.

The Brahmotsavams will commence with Ankurarpanam on March 26 and Dwajarohanam on March 27 on the auspicious festival of Sri Rama Navami. 

The JEO inspected the ongoing development works at the temple premises and Kalyana Vedika in Vontimitta on Monday along with other officials.

Speaking on the occasion, the JEO instructed the officials to accelerate preparations for the Sri Sita Rama Kalyanam scheduled to be held on April 01, taking into account the experience of previous years.

He directed that elaborate arrangements be made to provide Anna Prasadam, drinking water, and buttermilk to thousands of devotees expected on the day of the Kalyanam. 

All departments were asked to prepare special action plans and ensure adequate facilities for devotees.

To provide relief from the summer heat, engineering officials were instructed to apply cool paint along pedestrian pathways and set up shamianas at required locations. 

The fitness and safety of procession vehicles and the temple chariot should be thoroughly checked and certified.Medical officials were directed to keep ambulances on standby, establish first-aid centres, and maintain sufficient stock of ORS packets to handle emergencies.The JEO also instructed the officials to finalize plans for cultural and musical programmes at the earliest.

The APSRTC officials were advised to ensure smooth transport and parking facilities for devotees. All departmental officials were asked to remain fully prepared and coordinate with the district administration and line departments of Kadapa district.SE  Manohar, Deputy EO  Siva Prasad, SMO Dr Kusuma, VGO  Giridhar, DE (Electrical)  Ravi Shankar Reddy, and officials from various departments were present during the inspection and review meeting.