Udaipur, Nov 2: Around 10 lakh devotees and visitors are expected to attend this year's Deepavali festival and fair at the Mata Tripura Sundari Temple in Udaipur as the Gomati district administration has begun preparations for the annual event.
Gomati District Magistrate Rinku Lather inspected the temple premises and adjoining areas on Monday to review the preparations. He was accompanied by Matabari RD Block BDO Arijit Pal, Gomati Zilla Parishad Deputy Sabhadhipati Sujan Sen and officials of various departments.
Speaking to reporters after the inspection, Lather said the administration was taking necessary steps to ensure the smooth conduct of the festival and manage the expected crowd.
This year's attractions will include a drone show, decorative lighting and cultural programmes. Priests from Varanasi will also perform the Mangal Aarti at the temple..
The annual Deepavali festival at the Mata Tripura Sundari Temple, one of Tripura's major religious destinations, attracts thousands of devotees and visitors every year.
