Shravanabelagola: As the countdown for the Shravanabelegola Bahubali Masthakabhisheka has begun, the police have banned entry of vehicles to Shravanabelagola from February 6 to February 26 in order to control the traffic in the region.
Ten parking spots have been identified for the private vehicles which enter the town. The vehicles may be parked near Prakruta Hospital, Nagamangala Road, Melukote Road, Kottanaghatta Road, Kanthirayapura Road, Kikkiri Road, Kantharajapura Road, Channarayapattana Road, western side of Vindyagiri and Mattanavile roadside.
Only government vehicles and dignitaries may enter the Kshetra in vehicles. Around 19 acres of land is being utilised for the temporary KSRTC bus stand and 106 acres of land will be used for parking of other vehicles. Along with this, 3 helipads have been prepared.
Meanwhile, the Southwest Divisional Railway has provided special trains from February 7 to 26. Special trains will travel between Yeshwanthpur-Hassan and Hassan-Yeshwanthpur, Meeraj-Hassan and Hassan-Meeraj.
Especially, from Yeshwanthpur to Shravanabelegola, a special Demu train, Express train (except Saturdays) will be available. Along with this, there will be passenger trains and intercity trains. They will start at 5.15 AM and continue up to 7.30 PM, said the sources.
