LUCKNOW, May 24 -- In five days, Lucknow will witness the month-long celebration of Bada Mangal, a celebration typical to this city and seen only here.

The police and the Lucknow Municipal Corporation (LMC) have already geared up and chalked out several plans to conduct the celebrations peacefully.

While city police are making plans to ensure the smooth flow of traffic, the LMC has pledged to make the celebrations a zero-waste event.

"Like last year, the registration of Bhandaras (community feasts) will be mandatory before organising them," said Lucknow municipal commissioner Inderjit Singh.

"Banda Mangla starts from May and we aim to make it a huge success and keep the garbage under check," said Singh pointing out that no garbage wil...