Wed Sep 24 14:23:32 UTC 2025: Okay, here’s a summary of the text and a rewrite as a news article:

**Summary:**

The article reports on District Collector K. Elambahavath’s visit to Kulasekarapattinam to review preparations for the upcoming Sri Muththaramman Temple’s ‘dasara’ celebrations. With a large number of devotees expected, the focus is on ensuring smooth traffic flow, sanitation, medical facilities, and security. Measures include designated parking, temporary bus stands, increased bus services, sanitation workers, health posts, ambulances, a large police presence, sea patrols, CCTV surveillance, and drone monitoring.

**News Article:**

**Kulasekarapattinam Gears Up for Massive Dasara Celebrations: District Collector Oversees Preparations**

**THOOTHUKUDI, September 24, 2025** – District Collector K. Elambahavath conducted a thorough inspection of Kulasekarapattinam on Wednesday, ensuring that all necessary arrangements are in place for the upcoming Sri Muththaramman Temple’s ‘dasara’ festival. The annual event, culminating in the ‘soorasamhaaram’ on October 2nd, is expected to draw hundreds of thousands of devotees.

“Our priority is the safety and convenience of all devotees visiting Kulasekarapattinam,” stated Mr. Elambahavath after the inspection. “We are working diligently to ensure a smooth and secure experience for everyone.”

Key measures being implemented include:

* **Transportation:** 39 temporary vehicle parking areas and three temporary bus stands have been established. Over 350 special buses will operate during the peak days of the festival, particularly on October 2nd and 3rd.
* **Sanitation:** A sufficient number of sanitary workers will be deployed to maintain cleanliness throughout the town.
* **Medical Facilities:** Round-the-clock health posts staffed with doctors, nurses, and stocked with necessary medicines will be available. Ambulances will be stationed at these locations.
* **Security:** A strong police presence of 4,000 personnel will be deployed in and around Kulasekarapattinam. Sea patrols will be conducted to ensure the safety of devotees taking holy dips in the sea. CCTV cameras have been installed at strategic locations, and drone surveillance will be employed to monitor crowd movements.

Deputy Superintendent of Police Mahesh Kumar, Assistant Collector (Training) T. Bhuvanesh Ram, Revenue Divisional Officer, Tiruchendur, R. Gowtham and others accompanied the Collector during the inspection. Authorities are confident that these measures will facilitate a safe and enjoyable experience for all attending the ‘dasara’ celebrations.

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