CM Chandrababu Reviews Srisailam Arrangements Ahead of Maha Shivaratri

Conducting the review from New Delhi, the Chief Minister held discussions with ministers, the Chief Secretary, the Director General of Police and senior officials, and assessed arrangements at the Srisailam Mallikarjuna Swamy Devasthanam amid the ongoing Brahmotsavams.

Endowments minister Anam Ramnarayan Reddy said there would be no compromise on devotee safety, convenience or dignity during the Maha Shivaratri festivities across the state. He reviewed the steps taken by the Endowments Department and district administrations to manage the increasing influx of devotees and strengthen facilities.

Anticipating a further surge in pilgrim turnout closer to Maha Shivaratri, the Chief Minister directed officials to put in place robust and proactive measures to prevent congestion and inconvenience. He instructed the endowments minister and home minister Vangalapudi Anitha to personally monitor arrangements and ensure close coordination among departments.

Naidu emphasised that devotees, especially those travelling from distant regions after observing penance and wearing sacred malas, must be provided swift darshan and timely accommodation. He made it clear that no official or staff member should act in a manner that disrespects or causes hardship to pilgrims.

With daily footfall at temples steadily rising, the Chief Minister asked authorities to prepare dynamic crowd management plans aligned with real-time demand. He also instructed Chief Secretary K Vijayanand to ensure seamless coordination among all departments, particularly during major religious occasions such as Maha Shivaratri, through continuous supervision.

Officials said the review underscored the state government’s commitment to ensuring a safe, orderly and devotee-friendly pilgrimage experience during one of the most significant festivals in the Shaiva calendar.