Shimla gears up for Hanuman idol inauguration

Considering the steep slope of the road and the paucity of parking space near the temple,where only the first 160 cars can be accommodated, most vehicles are likely to be restricted beyond Five Bench junction,about half-a-kilometre below the temple,said Shimla Superintendent of Police Sonal Agnihotri.

Policemen will be stationed at every 50 metres to ensure smooth movement on the steep road.

Agnihotri said the hour-long inauguration function of the idol will be over by 11.30 am. “Since there is a community feast (bhandara) on the same day,we are appealing to people to come for it only after the function is over,to avoid inconvenience. Additional parking places have been identified on the Five Bench-St. Bedes Road,Titla Hotel and a few other pockets,” said Agnihotri.