Varanasi, Aug. 18 -- A meeting was held under the chairmanship of Varanasi Divisional Commissioner S Rajalingam regarding the upcoming Ganga Mahotsav and Dev Deepawali. The meeting directed the concerned departments to complete the necessary preparations on time to ensure a grand, divine, and well-organised event.

The Divisional Commissioner said that the Ganga Mahotsav and Dev Deepawali are important events linked to the cultural and spiritual identity of Varanasi. "A large number of devotees and tourists from India and abroad visit Varanasi on these occasions. Therefore, all necessary arrangements should be ensured, giving top priority to the convenience, safety, and transportation of devotees," he added.

The Divisional Commissioner s...