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Time of India
4 days ago
- Climate
- Time of India
Preparations in full swing for Vavu Bali rituals
Kochi: Extensive preparations are being made in the district for Karkidaka Vavu Bali rituals on Thursday. Considering the continuous rain, district administration is making arrangements accordingly. All preparations for bali tharpanam at Aluva Shivaratri Manappuram, Perumbavoor Chelamattam Sreekrishna Temple and banks of Periyar river in Kalady are nearing completion. A review meeting was held at Aluva PWD Rest House under the leadership of Anwar Sadath, MLA, and additional district magistrate Vinod Raj to discuss security arrangements and facilities to be set up in advance of the Vavu Bali offerings on Saturday. Facilities will be arranged at Aluva Advaita Ashram, established by Sree Narayana Guru, for bali tharpanam from early morning on Thursday. At Perumbavoor Chelamattam Sree Krishna Temple, bali tharpanam will begin at 1am and continue until noon. Special bus services have been arranged from Angamaly and Perumbavoor KSRTC depots to the temple. Police have informed that special squads have been formed to monitor anti-social elements. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like If you have a mouse, you have to play this game. Navy Quest Game Undo Under the leadership of irrigation department officials, water level in the Periyar will be checked at intervals and necessary precautions will be taken. District medical officer has been instructed to deploy sufficient staff and arrange ambulance services. Services of fire rescue force will be ensured. Instructions have been given to KSEB to take steps for providing temporary electricity connections. Excise department has been instructed to ensure that there is no illegal sale of liquor or use of narcotics. Measures have been taken to ensure availability of drinking water. Food safety department will inspect quality of food items provided in local shops, hotels and other places. Supervision of arrangements related to Vavu Bali has been assigned to Fort Kochi sub-collector and Muvattupuzha RDO.
Time of India
6 days ago
- Time of India
Liquor outlets to remain closed for Vavu Bali
Thiruvananthapuram : District administration declared the closure of liquor shops on July 24 in connection with Karkidaka Vavu Bali. District collector Anu Kumari ordered the closure of all liquor outlets within the limits of the city corporation, Varkala municipality and Aruvikkara and Perunkadavila grama panchayats. The prohibition on liquor sales will be in effect from July 23 midnight to 2pm on July 24. The collector stated that the ban was implemented to prevent untoward incidents and ensure law and order, as a large number of people, including women and children, were expected to gather for the ritual at Thiruvallam Parasurama Temple, Varkala Papanasam beach, Aruvikkara Devi Temple and Aruvippuram Shiva Temple. Hundreds of temples, especially those which share a compound with a river, provide facilities to people to offer bali tharpanam on the Vavu Bali day.
Time of India
7 days ago
- Politics
- Time of India
Tensions mar corporation's Karkidaka Vavu meeting
Thiruvananthapuram : A preparatory meeting organised by city corporation on Wednesday in connection with the forthcoming Karkidaka Vavu Bali rituals turned tense following disruptions by BJP representatives. The meeting, chaired by the mayor, was intended to include various elected representatives and officials to coordinate arrangements for the annual ritual. However, BJP workers allegedly manhandled deputy mayor P K Raju for not holding a discussion on the alleged graft charges against the ruling party. Despite the disruption, the meeting was held and necessary preparations for conducting the rituals efficiently were finalised. The Vavu Bali is on July 24. Thiruvallam Parasurama Temple and Shanghumugham beach are the major centres for the ritual under the corporation limits. The meeting emphasised on desilting and cleaning of bathing ghats at Thiruvallam Temple by the city corporation and the deployment of more lifeguards at Shanghumugham. Kerala Water Authority will rectify the showers set for devotees near the river at Thiruvallam. Parking grounds have been identified across Thiruvallam and a strict parking ban will be enforced on the NH 66.
New Indian Express
13-07-2025
- General
- New Indian Express
Plastic pellets, untreated sewage pose threat at Papanasam beach in Varkala
THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: With the annual 'Vavu Bali' ritual just days away, pollution at the Papanasam beach in Varkala has sparked serious concern among devotees and the Janardhana Swamy Temple authorities. Nurdles (tiny plastic pellets) from the MSC Elsa 3 shipwreck and unchecked sewage discharge from nearby hotels and resorts continue to pollute the beach, posing a health hazard and creating severe inconvenience for tourists and pilgrims. The temple authorities, who oversee the ritual arrangements, have expressed their worry over the unhygienic conditions of the beach. 'The stench from the polluted water and the plastic nurdles washing ashore have made it difficult for devotees arriving to offer bali,' said a temple official. 'We hope the authorities will act swiftly to clean up the area before the Vavu Bali on July 24,' the official added. Local residents say that none of the authorities, including the Dewaswom Board, Varkala municipality, and district administration, are taking up the responsibility to address the pollution issues at the beach frequented by thousands every day. Hospital ward councillor K Anil Kumar echoed the concerns, stating that the beach is in no condition to host a major spiritual event. 'The restaurants and resorts on the cliff continue to discharge raw sewage directly into the water. No serious cleanup was undertaken last year either, despite the large turnout of devotees. The dispute between departments on who is responsible for cleaning up the beach every year has worsened the situation,' he said. Meanwhile, Papanasam ward councillor P Ajayakumar maintained that daily cleaning efforts are underway. 'Fire department personnel and volunteers have been consistently removing plastic nurdles from the shore. We will intensify the cleanup and make all necessary arrangements to ensure that the ritual is conducted smoothly,' he said.
