Tiruvannamalai, Dec. 2 -- Tiruvannamalai is gearing up for the grand Maha Deepam on December 3 with an extensive security and traffic management plan to handle the massive influx of devotees participating in the ongoing Karthigai Deepam festival. The festival, which began on November 24, will continue until December 7.

To ensure smooth movement and public safety, more than 15,000 police personnel will be deployed across the temple town. As part of crowd-monitoring measures, 24 watch towers have been set up, and police teams will man all key entry points leading to the Arunachaleswarar Temple. Rigorous checks will be conducted, and only vehicles with valid permits will be allowed into restricted zones.

With vehicle entry sharply curtaile...