The historic Sharavani fair is all set to begin in Almora from July 16.
Stressing on the need to maintain cleanliness in view of the celebrations of this fair, the Almora district administration has also said that use of polythene bags would remain totally banned during the fair in the Jageshwar Temple compound.
Since the Sharavani fair has huge historic and religious importance and devotees from different parts of the country and abroad come here, therefore maintaining cleanliness of the Jageshwar Temple compound and basic services in the area is vital, said Akshyat Gupta, District Magistrate, Almora and chairman of the Sharavani fair organising committee after reviewing the preparations in regard to the aforesaid fair in Almora on Thursday.
All the basic services like drinking water, electricity and cleanliness must be maintained before commencement of the fair . The Jageshwar temple is very important from tourism point of view. Therefore, there should not be any carelessness in making necessary preparations for this fair, Gupta stated.
At the same time, he also said that use of polythene bag during the fair would be totally banned. Strict action would taken against those who would be found violating this direction, asserted the District Magistrate.