Ranchi: The district administration is gearing up to ensure law and order during the Mahashivratri, scheduled on March 11, and held a meeting with the temple committee members of Ranchi Pahari Mandir to discuss the nuances.
Around one lakh to 1.25 lakh devotees are expected to offer prayers at the temple. Ranchi sub-divisional officer Sameera S said, “As per government directives, no processions will be allowed during the festival this year in view of the ongoing pandemic. Police personnel, including women cops, will be deployed to manage the crowd. A joint order will be issued on the security arrangement soon.”
The administration also informed that the barricades at several locations will be of steel this year instead of wood to avoid collapse of the demarcation. The administration said it will try its best to ensure people wear masks and observe social distancing.
Spokesperson of the Ranchi Pahari Mandir Vikas Samiti Mukesh Agrawal said his committee will also deploy around 100 volunteers apart from involving its committee members in ensuring smooth conduct of the rituals. He said, “The committee will provide lemon water and utensils for offering prayers to the devotees.”