Srisailam temple welcomes 2L devotees in 3 days
Since February 8, nearly 2 lakh people have flocked to the Sri Bhramaramba Mallikarjuna Swamy temple in Srisailam for the Maha Shivaratri Brahmotsavams.
The festival's daily rush peaked at over 70,000 visitors on February 10, and officials had earlier expected around seven lakh devotees to arrive during the three-day Maha Shivaratri festival period.
Authorities are on standby to manage the crowd
The Brahmotsavams run from February 8 to 18, with big rituals lined up for Maha Shivratri on February 15.
To handle the surge, officials have rolled out crowd control plans—think more security teams, medical help on standby, and smarter queue systems.
Even goods vehicles are banned from nearby roads to keep things moving smoothly.
Why you should care
This is one of the major Shivaratri destinations in South India—so if you're into cultural events or just curious about how massive festivals are managed, it's worth a look.
Plus, seeing how quickly authorities responded to viral videos about long lines and water shortages shows how fast things can change when social media gets involved.