Civic Arrangements for Karaga Festival Inspected by Central Corporation

The Commissioner of Bengaluru Central Corporation reviewed civic arrangements for the ongoing Bengaluru Karaga Mahotsava, ensuring coordinated efforts across departments for smooth festival conduct.

Key Details

• Commissioner Rajendra Cholann conducted an on-ground inspection at Dharmarayaswamy Temple and surrounding areas.

• Officials were instructed to ensure no disruption to Karaga festival activities.

• Emphasis placed on inter-departmental coordination for successful execution.

Civic Measures Implemented

Electrical Illumination

• Decorative lighting installed across key locations including:

• Dharmarayaswamy Temple surroundings

• Corporation Circle

• Mysore Bank Road

• Town Hall Road

• JC Road and nearby junctions

• GBA Central Office and Sapta Matrika Temple premises

Road Repairs

• Potholes filled across main roads, sub-roads, and internal streets along the Karaga procession route.

Sanitation & Waste Management

• Daily cleaning in two shifts

• Additional sanitation workers and auto-tippers deployed

• Black spots cleared caused by improper waste disposal

Beautification Works

Roadside curbs painted at:

• Corporation Circle

• Town Hall Road

• KG Road and nearby areas

Median Maintenance & Greening

• Cleaning of road medians and islands

• Regular watering of plants to maintain greenery

Health & Emergency Services

• Deployment of doctors, nursing staff, and ambulances for emergency response

Commissioner’s Directions

• Ensure continuous sanitation work

• Increase decorative lighting installations

• Strengthen coordination with:

• Police Department

• Muzrai Department

• Review adequacy of security camera installations