Hyderabad: Thousands of devotees visited the historic Bhagya Laxmi temple near Charminar on Deepavali and offered prayers to the deity. The shrine witnessed a steady rush from early Sunday morning, with queues extending up to Gulzar Houz.
Devotees from different parts of Hyderabad arrived with their families to seek blessings and perform special prayers. The heavy turnout continued through the day as people marked the festival at the temple.
The temple premises and nearby areas took on a festive appearance. In addition, the authorities made special arrangements to facilitate the movement of visitors. Several VIPs and prominent personalities also visited the shrine and offered prayers, drawing the attention of devotees.
Bhagya Laxmi temple sees elaborate police arrangements
With thousands gathering near the shrine, Hyderabad police deployed personnel at key locations around Charminar. The arrangements covered crowd management, security and traffic regulation in the busy locality.
Police teams monitored the movement of devotees and worked to prevent congestion near the temple. Additional personnel also kept watch around the shrine to avoid overcrowding.
Furthermore, police coordinated with temple authorities to regulate the queues and ensure smooth darshan. Traffic personnel managed vehicle movement around Charminar to prevent disruption during the festival rush.