Lucknow: With massive crowds of devotees and widespread Bhandara (community feast) arrangements expected on the occasion of Bada Mangal, the Lucknow Municipal Corporation (LMC) has stepped up preparations. Acting on the instructions of Hon’ble Mayor Mrs. Sushma Kharkwal and under the directives of Municipal Commissioner Mr. Gaurav Kumar, Municipal Health Officer Dr. P.K. Srivastava conducted inspections of several ancient Hanuman temples on Monday.
During the inspection, Zone 3 Zonal Officer Amarjeet Singh, Zonal Sanitary Officer Jitendra Gandhi, Sanitary and Food Inspectors Sanchita Mishra and Pramod Gautam, along with Control Room Team Leader Subodh, were present.
Dr. Srivastava visited Gulachin Temple, Bade Hanuman Temple, and Chhote Hanuman Temple to assess the cleanliness in and around the temple premises. It was found that silt and waste had not been properly cleared from drains at some locations. The concerned officials were immediately instructed to complete the cleaning work without delay.
Cleanliness Before and After Bhandaras is Mandatory
The Municipal Health Officer issued clear instructions to ensure cleanliness both before and after Bhandaras at all designated locations. Event organizers are required to coordinate with LMC and ensure dustbins are placed and waste is removed promptly after the event.
According to the LMC, so far, 348 Bhandara events have been registered across the city’s eight zones through the control room or the Lucknow One app. This figure indicates that, like previous years, the city will witness numerous Bhandaras and large public participation.
Zone-wise Number of Registered Bhandaras
| Zone | Number of Bhandaras |
| ——– | ———————– |
| Zone 1 | 44 |
| Zone 2 | 19 |
| Zone 3 | 58 |
| Zone 4 | 63 |
| Zone 5 | 14 |
| Zone 6 | 26 |
| Zone 7 | 73 |
| Zone 8 | 51 |
The LMC teams in each zone will remain alert and active to ensure proper sanitation, timely garbage collection, and availability of clean drinking water at Bhandara sites.
Public Appeal – Register Bhandaras in Advance
The Municipal Commissioner Mr. Gaurav Kumar has appealed to the public to help keep the city clean by informing LMC about Bhandara events at least 24 hours in advance. People can register their events by calling the LMC control room at 1533 or through the Lucknow One App. This will help the corporation plan and execute timely sanitation measures around the event venues.
The LMC aims to ensure that all devotees can participate in worship and food distribution activities without any inconvenience, while maintaining the city’s cleanliness.
Zone-wise Support and Toll-Free Numbers:
– For **Zones 1, 3, 4, 6, and 7, the *Lucknow Swachhta Abhiyan (LSA) team will handle sanitation. Organizers in these zones can register Bhandaras by calling toll-free number 180012349999.
– For *Zones 2, 5, and 8, Lion Enviro will manage the cleaning operations. Organizers in these zones can contact toll-free number 18002026172 for registration and assistance.
