The Yadgir district administration is set for the six-day annual fair of Sri Mailaralingeshwar temple in Mailapur village. The fair begins on January 12. On January 14, the temple's god Mailaralingeshwar idol will be carried in a palanquin for a holy dip in the nearby lake. The Revenue Department cleaned the temple and applied fresh paint. A tradition on January 14 will see priests break a chain tied to a pole opposite the temple while devotees pour yellow powder shouting “Elu Koti Elu Kotige.” The district has banned devotees from throwing live goats and sheep at the moving palanquin. Earlier, devotees believed offering one animal back to God protected the rest. Deputy Commissioner Harshal Bhoyar directed officials to organize the fair peacefully and provide facilities like drinking water and toilets. Lakhs of devotees from Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, and Maharashtra attend. The Animal Husbandry Department will collect sheep and goats at road checkposts before auctioning them later. The Home Department will deploy ample police forces, including inspectors, sub-inspectors, head constables, and home guards. “More than 25 CCTV cameras will run to stop any issues,” said Superintendent of Police Pruthvik Shankar. Police from neighbouring districts and Telangana will patrol in plainclothes to spot habitual offenders. The Kalyan Karnataka Road Transport Corporation (KKRTC) will run buses from key locations like Yadgir, Hubballi, and Gadag. Telangana and Andhra Pradesh will operate buses from Narayanapet, Mahaboobnagar, and others. Additional Deputy Commissioner Ramesh Kolar, nodal officer for the fair, said makeshift toilets, washing rooms, and drinking water facilities will be ready. Health, Fire, Emergency personnel, and expert swimmers will be on-site for emergencies. He urged people not to drink lake water and said separate drinking water is available. The fair is planned with care to ensure safety and enjoyment for all visitors.