Soap, shampoo and detergent in the river
Bathe without soap or shampoo; they pollute the holy Godavari. Use the changing rooms and taps on the ghat if you need them.
Plastic bags, bottles and thermocol
Single-use plastic is not allowed on the ghats. Carry flowers and offerings in cloth or paper bags.
Glass bottles and sharp objects
Glass breaks easily in crowds and injures bare feet at the ghats. Leave knives, blades and glass at your stay.

Safety guidelines

Follow police and volunteers
Walk on the routes and in the directions shown by the police, home guards and volunteers. One-way routes are set up on snan days.
Put a contact card in every pocket
Give children and elders a card with their name, your phone number and where you are staying. Take a photo of them each morning.
Fix a meeting point
Agree on a landmark where your group meets if anyone gets separated, and go to the nearest Lost & Found centre if they do not come.

Health & medical guidelines

Drink only safe water
Drink bottled or filtered water from the drinking-water points. Do not drink river or tank water.
Eat fresh, hot food
Eat at clean, licensed stalls and bhandaras. Avoid cut fruit, uncovered sweets and food that has been standing for hours.
Protect yourself from heat
Wear a cap or cloth on your head and light cotton clothes, rest in the shade and sip ORS or water often.