BICHOLIM
Authorities appealed to dhondgans to avoid bringing their entire families on the main day of the Zatra and instead attend with minimal members to help prevent stampede-like situations.
Dhondgans of Shri Lairai Devi will be allowed darshan through the main entrance of the temple, while other devotees will be directed to proceed from the right side of the temple and stand in queues arranged in a mandap erected at the rear of the temple premises.
After the sacred fire is lit in the Homkund at night, dhondgans proceed towards the pond area for ritual positioning. To prevent overcrowding and possible stampedes during this movement, separate entry and exit routes will be created.
Additional District Collector Praveen Parab emphasised that devotees must strictly use these designated pathways.
