In a bid to enhance the experience of devotees during the ongoing Dasara Navarathri Utsavams, NTR District Collector G. Srijana has inaugurated an online feedback system at Indrakeeladri in Vijayawada. The system aims to gather opinions from devotees on various aspects such as the quality of Laddu Prasadam and Anna Prasadam, maintenance of queue lines, and services for senior citizens and differently-abled persons. The collected feedback will help improve the services provided at the temple and ensure a better darshanam experience for devotees.
Indrakeeladri Temple Inaugurates Online Feedback System for Devotees
The NTR District Collector, G. Srijana, has launched an online feedback system at the Indrakeeladri temple in Vijayawada to enhance the experience of devotees during the ongoing Dasara Navarathri Utsavams. This system is part of the larger effort to improve the services provided at the temple and ensure a better darshanam experience for devotees.
Background
Indrakeeladri temple is a popular destination for pilgrims during Dasara Navarathri Utsavams, which is a nine-day festival celebrating the victory of good over evil. In recent years, the temple has witnessed a surge in the number of devotees, which has led to increased demand for services and amenities.
Online Feedback System
The online feedback system allows devotees to share their opinions on various aspects of their temple visit, including:
The feedback collected through this system will be used to identify areas for improvement and enhance the overall experience for devotees.
Top 5 FAQs
Q1: How can I access the online feedback system? A1: The feedback system can be accessed via a QR code displayed at the temple premises or by visiting the temple's official website.
Q2: What type of feedback can I provide? A2: You can provide feedback on various aspects of your temple visit, including the quality of Prasadam, queue management, and services for elderly and disabled devotees.
Q3: How will my feedback be used? A3: The feedback collected will be used to identify areas for improvement and enhance the overall experience for devotees.
Q4: Are there any other ways to provide feedback? A4: In addition to the online system, there are feedback boxes located at the temple where devotees can submit written feedback.
Q5: Has there been any feedback from devotees in the past? A5: Yes, devotees have provided feedback in the past on issues such as long queue lines and the availability of amenities. This feedback has been used to improve the services provided at the temple.
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