Ahead of the auspicious Shiva Bhagwati Jayanti (Ashad Ditya), the Deputy Commissioner (DC) Anantnag, Dr. Bilal Mohiuddin Bhat, today visited Shri Shiva Bhagwati Asthapan, Akingam to take first hand stock of the arrangements and review the facilities that have been put in place for smooth celebration of the religious event.
The DC was accompanied by SDM Kokernag, ACR, senior officials from Health, PHE, PDD and other line departments, During the visit, the DC took a detailed assessment of the facilities, for providing a smooth experience to the scores of devotees expected to arrive for paying obeisance and participating in the rituals.
He issued several key directions to the concerned departments like PDD, Jal Shakti and Health regarding provision of hassle free services during the festive days. He instructed them to ensure uninterrupted electricity, clean drinking water supply and dedicated healthcare services throughout this period.
Dr. Bilal called for carrying out intensive sanitation drives inside and around the temple premises, installing dustbins and deploying adequate cleaning staff. He asked the concerned authorities to regulate the traffic properly besides establishing parking spaces for visiting devotees.
While assessing the preparations, the DC interacted with the members of the Shri Shiva Bhagwati Asthapan Akingam Trust, who expressed satisfaction with the district administration's proactive approach for seamless celebrations. He assured them of the district administration’s full support, emphasizing the importance of harmony, plural ethos and smooth celebration of traditional, cultural and religious events.
Inspecting the under construction Dharmashala (Pilgrim Rest House) at the temple site, the DC instructed the concerned officials to expedite construction work while ensuring quality and durability of the structures. He said the district administration is committed to renovating and preserving such places of cultural heritage besides fully upgrading the infrastructure and facilities.
Concluding the visit, the Deputy Commissioner extended his warm greetings to the devotee community on the eve of Shiva Bhagwati Jayanti, advising them to coordinate with the deployed staff for immediate redressal of any issues.