Amid unabated rains: German hanger, 195 pandals, 101 schools to accommodate warkaris, says PMC

This year, the space available at the resting place of Sant Dnyaneshwar Maharaj palkhi has been increased fivefold to 5,000 sq. ft. Separate and well-equipped arrangements have been made for women and men Warkari in this expanded space.

For the first time in the history of the palkhi ceremony, a special German hangar has been set up, and free physiotherapy and massage services will be provided to the warkaris who have come after a long journey by physiotherapy students.

A German Hanger tent is a large, heavy-duty temporary structure used for outdoor events. These tents have an aluminium ally frame covered with durable PVC fabric which is highly resistant to heat, corrosion-free, rain-resistant and can withstand high wind speeds.

101 civic schools have been opened for the accommodation of the warkaris arriving in the city, and accommodation arrangements have been made for them.

Also, free medical check-ups, medication and supplies of medicines will be provided by the municipal health teams in all the schools round the clock.

During the ‘wari’, special provisions have been made for the water supply in the city, and all necessary precautions have been taken to ensure that the warkaris do not face water shortage. A large number of mobile toilets have been provided on the route and at the halting place, and dedicated civic staff will be working round the clock to maintain their cleanliness.