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20-07-2024
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Satish Karnatakapu

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The Giripradakshana in Vizag is a major religious event where devotees walk 32 kilometers and climb the Simhachalam hill barefoot to honor Lord Lakshmi Narasimha Swamy. This two-day event involves intense crowd management, with Vizag Volunteers playing a crucial role. They managed crowds and queues, assisted at the coconut-breaking point, and provided water and basic first aid to the devotees. Volunteers were stationed at key locations, including near the temple steps and at the hilltop, ensuring the safety and comfort of participants. The volunteers' dedication was evident as they worked tirelessly, even aiding those needing medical attention. Despite the challenging conditions, including heavy rainfall, their efforts ensured a smooth experience for all. The volunteers felt humbled and fulfilled by witnessing the deep devotion of the participants, making the experience rewarding and memorable.

Activity Details

Giripradakshana - 2024

One of the major holy events in Vizag is the Giripradakshana, a devotional walk of around 32 kilometers that includes climbing barefoot to the Simhachalam temple in honor of Lord Lakshmi Narasimha Swamy. During this event, hundreds of Vizag volunteers came together to assist the large crowd, ensuring their safety and well-being.Volunteers were stationed at key locations such as Old Gosala, Tennati Park, Adavivaram, Madhavadhara, Isukathota, the temple steps, Appughar, and Tholipavarcha. They provided essential services like lemon and glucose water to keep participants hydrated and energized. In addition to distributing refreshments, volunteers were present at every 200 steps, with groups of 20 offering basic first aid, including applying ointments and sprays, and offering encouragement to the devotees.The volunteers also played a crucial role in managing traffic and controlling the flow of people, helping to maintain order and ensure a smooth experience for everyone involved. Despite facing the challenge of heavy rainfall, the volunteers worked tirelessly for two days without any breaks. They even assisted those in need of medical attention, sometimes carrying devotees to receive the necessary care.Overall, more than 500+ volunteers contributed to the success of the Giripradakshana event, demonstrating incredible dedication and service to the devotees.

Volunteers

  • Koyilada Lakshmi

    Koyilada Lakshmi

  • pavan lal

    pavan lal

Activity Leads

  • Satish Karnatakapu

    Satish Karnatakapu

  • Rakesh Pola

    Rakesh Pola

  • Pushpit Dantuluri

    Pushpit Dantuluri

  • Chandan Achary

    Chandan Achary

  • M.Lakshmana Sastry Lucky

    M.Lakshmana Sastry Lucky

  • Nikhil Siripurarpu

    Nikhil Siripurarpu

  • Asmit Sahu

    Asmit Sahu

  • Siva Nadikuppala

    Siva Nadikuppala

  • Likitha Kinjangi

    Likitha Kinjangi

  • Ajay Kumar

    Ajay Kumar

  • Bharat Barru

    Bharat Barru

  • kandimalla Pramodh

    kandimalla Pramodh

  • arigala jyoshna

    arigala jyoshna

  • SATHUPALLI DILIP

    SATHUPALLI DILIP

  • Vara Prasad K

    Vara Prasad K

  • Gayathri Darmisetty

    Gayathri Darmisetty

  • Harshitha Boddeti

    Harshitha Boddeti

  • Kavya Sambangi

    Kavya Sambangi

  • Upendra samal

    Upendra samal

  • Kolli Pawan Kalyan

    Kolli Pawan Kalyan

  • Aashish Bankapalli

    Aashish Bankapalli

  • Pranathi sri

    Pranathi sri

  • Bodda Santhosh Kumar

    Bodda Santhosh Kumar

  • deepika savalapuram

    deepika savalapuram

  • Mamatha Gokarla

    Mamatha Gokarla

  • Kalluri Akash

    Kalluri Akash

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    Preethi Killo

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    Ram Charan Teja Pangi

  • Janaki Ram Gidijala

    Janaki Ram Gidijala

  • Punyamanthula Navya

    Punyamanthula Navya

  • Harsha Valluri

    Harsha Valluri

  • Keerthana Parimilli

    Keerthana Parimilli

  • Shaik Nazeer

    Shaik Nazeer

  • Sriperumbuduru Raja rao

    Sriperumbuduru Raja rao

  • Sandhya Varma Dandu

    Sandhya Varma Dandu

  • Sharanya Sri

    Sharanya Sri

  • Sai Vivek Bhadragiri

    Sai Vivek Bhadragiri

  • Lokesh Gangada

    Lokesh Gangada

  • Allada Dhanunjay

    Allada Dhanunjay

  • Anil Setty

    Anil Setty

  • Chaitanya Varma

    Chaitanya Varma

  • Madan Mohan

    Madan Mohan

  • Jyoshna Reddy

    Jyoshna Reddy

  • Sri laya Rayapalli

    Sri laya Rayapalli

  • Padala Bhavana

    Padala Bhavana

  • Harish Kukkala

    Harish Kukkala

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