The annual ‘Chandanotsavam’ festival of Sri Varaha Lakshmi Narasimha Swamy at Simhachalam temple in Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh, is scheduled for April 20, 2026. In preparation for the event, authorities have made elaborate arrangements to ensure the safety of devotees. Over the past few months, the district administration, Endowments Department, Simhachalam Devasthanam, and city police have conducted inspections, mock drills, and review meetings. The preparations are being closely monitored by key officials, including Minister Dola Bala Veeranjaneya Swamy, Home Minister V Anitha, Collector M. Abhishikt Kishore, Greater Visakhapatnam Municipal Corporation Commissioner Ketan Garg, and Commissioner of Police Shanka Brata Bagchi. Their collective efforts aim to provide a smooth and secure experience for all attendees during the festival.