Tent cities, laser shows for pilgrims
Tent cities have been set up along the route with essential facilities, including accommodation, drinking water, toilets, kanwar stands and entertainment.
The tent city capacities are 200 beds in Sultanganj, 600 in Abaraka (Banka), and 200 each in Khaira (Munger) and Dhobai. All are equipped with drinking water, electricity, sanitation, and cleaning services. Cultural programmes will run throughout the mela.
"In a first, the tourism department is providing facilities between Pahleja and Baba Garibnath Temple," the release said. A German hangar tent city for 500 people has been established near Pahleja Ghat, and a waterproof tent city accommodating 1,000 has been built at RDS College, Muzaffarpur. Additional 200-capacity tents are set up in Goraul and Bithauli (Vaishali) and Turki (Muzaffarpur).
All sites have fans, coolers, chairs, CCTV surveillance, and security.
Bamboo kanwar stands and LED TV-equipped tourist information centres have also been installed. These centres will broadcast live and recorded content about Bihar Tourism and include public announcement systems.
Medical facilities will be available at major points, and a toll-free helpline (18003037677) has been issued for Mela-related queries. Twelve temporary tourist information centres will be operational between Sultanganj and Dumma, offering free brochures and updates.
A Ganga Aarti will be performed at Sultanganj and a laser show depicting Lord Shiva's life will feature in both the opening and closing ceremonies.
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