Free meals for devotees at Vairamudi Utsav

The Vairamudi Utsav at Chaluvanarayaswamy Temple in Melukote will introduce free meals, known as dasoha, for devotees starting April 2. The district administration expects over 800,000 attendees for the 12-day event. To ensure safety and comfort, the administration will provide adequate drinking water, medical services, and temporary toilets. CCTV cameras and barricades will be installed to manage crowds and maintain order. Roads leading to Melukote will be repaired, and new infrastructure will be completed before the festival. Last year, the event attracted 600,000 to 700,000 visitors, with this year's attendance expected to increase significantly.