Walls, key routes, buildings, flyovers, underpasses, and walls stretching from Babatpur Airport to Namo Ghat are being painted with depictions of the Ganga’s waves and the city’s iconic ghats, to showcase the essence of ‘Subah-e-Banaras’ (the vibrant mornings of Banaras).
Signage has been installed from Namo Ghat to Samne Ghat to help tourists to the historic air show—to be held at Namo Ghat on October 22, 24, and 25. Streetlights, trees, and bridges are also being illuminated to offer visitors arriving for the air show a glimpse of Kashi’s rich cultural heritage and traditions. To ensure the safety of aircraft during the air show, the animal welfare officer has been instructed to monitor and manage bird activity.
The decoration will also incorporate elements inspired by the life of Lord Buddha, as well as themes representing Kashi’s rich traditions of music, song, and dance, said Borah All major ghats will be equipped with a public address (PA) system, said Varanasi Nagar Nigam officials.
The VNN is working to make arrangements to ensure the convenience, safety, and effective crowd management for the hundreds of thousands of citizens, tourists, and VVIP guests expected to attend, said municipal commissioner Himanshu Nagpal, who is personally visiting the sites to review all preparations.
