The Pancharama Kshetrams and other Sivalayams located on the banks of River Godavari in West Godavari district were decked up for Maha Sivaratri festival, which falls on March 1.
About five lakh devotees are expected to visit the temples on the occasion. Police planned security arrangements to prevent any untoward incidents at the temples.
“A security plan has been prepared for the two Pancharama temples — Sri Ksheera Ramalingeswara Swamy Kshetram at Palakol, and Sri Someswara Swamy temple at Bhimavaram — in the district,” said Narsapuram Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) P. Veeranjaneya Reddy.
