Impact Level: Notification
Locations Affected: Datta Jayanti, Chikkamagaluru, Karnataka, India
Tracking Id: RINTP3511267345
Description:
As per reports, for the annual Datta Jayanti celebrations at the Inam Dattatreya Bababudan Swamy Dargah in the Bababudangiri Hills, the Chikkamagaluru district adminsitrations has issued the following restrictions that are applicable till Friday(05 December):
• Due to the large scale processions scheduled on Wednesday (03 December), the weekly market in Chikkamagaluru was shut down.
• On Thursday (04 December), major towns across the district including Chikkamagaluru, will partially shut down in view Datta Paduke Darshan. The adminstration has instructed the traders to keep shops and commercial establishments closed as a safety measure. The shrine will remain open from 0600 to 1400 hours (local time).
• Until 1000 hours (local time) on Friday (05 December), tourists have been barred from visiting the hill range comprising Mullayyanagiri, Seethalayyanagiri, and the Inam Dattatreya Bababudan Swamy Dargah.
• Additionally, police across the district have been placed on high alert, with senior officials directing enhanced surveillance in all major localities.
• Alongside police deployment, more than 15 drone cameras are being used to monitor movement across the hill shrine and surrounding routes.
• A total of 28 checkposts have been set up, with round-the-clock vigil maintained by security personnel.
Background:
The Datta Jayanti event commenced on Tuesday (02 December) and will conclude on the main day, on Thursday (04 December). It is a Hindu festival celebrated to honour the birth anniversary of Lord Dattatreya, a deity who is a unique embodiment of the trinity of Brahma, Vishnu, and Shiva.
Impact:
• Disruptions to vehicular movement, public transport, logistics and goods movement can be anticipated across Chikkamagaluru district during the tenure of the festival.
• Heightened police deployment and security measures such as increased checkposts are likely to result in additional travel time and localised congestion.
• The district administration may impose additional traffic and police measures based on situational requirements to ensure regulated traffic movement, public order and public safety.
• Security and traffic measures are expected to be amped up in the vicinity of the shrine in Bababudangiri Hills on Thursday (04 December).
• As local commercial establishments have been instructed to remain shut on Thursday (04 December), disruptions to logistics and goods movement are particularly expected across major towns of the district, including Chikkamagaluru.
Recommendations:
It is advised to monitor local news to remain updated on traffic and security measures for the festival. Additionally, it is advised adjust goods movement and employee commute in accordance to above restrictions, to minimise operational disruptions.
Sources:
• https://www.thehansindia.com/news/cities/bengaluru/chikkamagaluru-imposes-restrictions-ahead-of-datta-jayanti-celebrations-1027749
• https://english.publictv.in/3-day-datta-jayanti-celebrations-at-datta-peetha-from-today/
