Preparations for annual mega event of Rajim Kumbh Mela, to be organised near confluence point of three rivers in Rajim from February 22 is underway at a war footing officials stated.
Religious Affairs and Endowments Minister Brijmohan Agrawal recently visited the venue of the event and reviewed the arrangements being made there.
Agrawal also chaired a meeting of officials of departments concerned and directed them to ensure completion of all preparations by February 20.
District administrations of Raipur, Dhamtari, Gariaband and Mahasamund are collectively making arrangements for the event.
A ‘Shahi Kund’ has been made at the Mela venue for the ritual of ‘royal bath’ (Shahi Snan) to be performed on the last day of the event on the occasion of ‘Mahashivratri festival.
Temporary roads and pathways are being made near confluence point of rivers and also from Kuleshwar Temple to Shahi Kund. Moreover, necessary barricading is also being done to ensure security.
Food Department will set up ‘Dal-Bhat Centre’ at the venue. During the event, Rajiv lochan Mandir, Kuleshwar Mandir, Mama-Bhancha Mandir, and other temples of Navapara and Rajim will be decorated with lighting.
Health Department will arrange for availability of team of doctors and medical staff for providing health and medical facilities at the event venue. Ambulance will also be made available at the venue.
There will be tight security arrangements at the venue . Kotwars of nearby villages will also be on duty at the venue. Police Department will look after traffic arrangements during the event. PHE Department is laying pipeline for drinking water supply.
Municipal Council Gobra Navapara, Nagar Panchayat Rajim and Janpad Panchayat Magarlod have been entrusted with the responsibility to ensure cleanliness at the venue. Water Resource Department will ensure continuous flow of water towards the confluence point of rivers.