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.
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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.
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Volunteers
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RAMESH BABU BOBBARA
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Nikhil Siripurarpu
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Ajay Kumar
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Yaswanth Kovvuru
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NERELLA Nani Aravind Gupta
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kandimalla Pramodh
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Lalith Adithya
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PRUDHVI YERRA
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Neeharika Balla
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Jyothsna Vanapalli
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Koyilada Yerni Naga Sri Lakshmi Dolly
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Ganesh Ganta
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Sriperumbuduru Raja rao
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Sharanya Sri
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Sai Vivek Bhadragiri
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Lokesh Gangada
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sanapathi kalyan
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JEEVAN PRASANTH
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Ganta Harika
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Madan Mohan
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Mounika Yedida
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SRIVALLI GANASALA
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Glenny Prakash
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P Ramana murthy Murthy
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KUMAR RAJA MAILAPILLI
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Dilip Kumar
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Konada Srilekha
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Kasireddy Jahnavi
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Vegi Gayathri
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Srikanth Inti
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Likhith Tampara
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RAPARTHI Lokesh
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NEERUKONDA VINOD kumar
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Er Ajaykumar Jami
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pavan lal
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M sampath Kumar
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Prasanth Kumar
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Ravuri Sharvani
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Baratam Jaswanth
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Manikanta Gudla
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Sonti Saketh
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Ommi laxman Ravi Kiran
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KANAKALA JASWANTH
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Chatla Dharshini Anu pallavi
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Anju Lama
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Durga Prasad Routhu
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VESD Charan
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Sri Gowri Kalagarla
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Koushik Vaddadi
Activity Leads
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Rakesh Pola
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Pushpit Dantuluri
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Chandan Achary
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M.Lakshmana Sastry Lucky
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Nikhil Siripurarpu
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Asmit Sahu
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Siva Nadikuppala
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Likitha Kinjangi
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Ajay Kumar
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Bharat Barru
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kandimalla Pramodh
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arigala jyoshna
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SATHUPALLI DILIP
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Vara Prasad K
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Kavya Sambangi
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Upendra samal
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Aashish Bankapalli
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Pranathi sri
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Bodda Santhosh Kumar
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deepika savalapuram
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Mamatha Gokarla
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Kalluri Akash
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Preethi Killo
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Ram Charan Teja Pangi
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Janaki Ram Gidijala
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Punyamanthula Navya
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Harsha Valluri
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Keerthana Parimilli
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