Kanaka Durga temple Dasara

Kanaka Durga temple begins Dasara preparations

Executive Officer reviews arrangements, directs officials to prepare department-wise action plans and infrastructure proposals ahead of the October 11 festival beginning

Kanaka Durga temple officials invite Chief Minister for Dasara festivities

Vijayawada’s Kanaka Durga temple announces schedule for Dasara celebrations

Dasara celebrations will be organised atop Indrakeeladri from October 11 to 20; The Chief Minister will offer silk robes to the Goddess on behalf of the State government on October 16

President Droupadi Murmu to visit Kanaka Durga temple in Vijayawada on October 14

NTR district Collector says elaborate arrangements are being made for the President’s visit during Dasara Navarathri Utsavams; she will also attend the National Saras Mela at Punnami Ghat on October 15

National SARAS Mela to be held in Vijayawada from October 13

Elaborate arrangements are being made for Dasara celebrations, Vijayawada Utsav and National Saras Aajeevika Mela in Vijayawada, says NTR District Collector Lakshmisha

40 designated parking slots in Vijayawada for Dasara devotees

Kanaka Durga temple in Vijayawada gears up for Dasara festivities from October 11

Goddess to appear as Sri Bala Tripura Sundari Devi on first day; over 3,000 police personnel deployed for bandobust

Dasara festivities begin at Kanaka Durga temple in Vijayawada

A total of 17,576 devotees had darshan of the presiding deity by 10 a.m., according to temple authorities

President’s visit will follow Agama rituals, say Kanaka Durga temple officials

Darshan to be scheduled after Mahanaivedyam; temple authorities dismiss reports of Vedic Committee members’ displeasure as baseless

Give priority to common devotees at Kanaka Durga temple during Dasara, says Naidu

Chief Minister tells officials to ensure hassle-free darshan and minimise traffic disruptions during VIP visits; reviews arrangements for Vijayawada Utsav 2.0 and National Saras Mela 2026

Over 90,000 devotees attend first day of Sarannavaratri festivities atop Indrakeeladri

Andhra Pradesh Legislative Assembly Deputy Speaker visits the temple and offers prayers, while delegations from Sri Kalahasteeswara Swamy temple and Sri Varasiddhi Vinayaka Swamy temple present silk robes to the goddess

Tirumala Navaratri Brahmotsavams begin with Tiruchi procession, Pedda Sesha Vahanam seva

Lord Malayappa Swamy, accompanied by Sridevi and Bhudevi, blesses devotees along the four mada streets; new ceremonial umbrellas offered to the temple

Minister reviews security via CCTVs for Dasara festivities in Vijayawada

90,000 devotees throng Vijayawada Kanaka Durga temple on fifth day of Dasara celebrations

Special rituals performed and haratis offered to the presiding deities atop Indrakeeladri; deities taken out in a grand procession along the Krishna riverfront and ghat road as part of the Nagarotsavam; devotional music, Harikatha and classical dance performances add to the festivities

Heavy rush at Kanaka Durga temple in Vijayawada on Moola Nakshatram day

As many as 58,714 devotees have darshan of the Goddess by 8 a.m.

Nearly one lakh devotees visit Kanaka Durga Temple on Day 7 of Dasara festivities

Laddu prasadam in high demand at Vijayawada’s Indrakeeladri during Dasara Navaratri

A laddu ATM lets devotees pay online and take two laddus each

Elaborate arrangements made for Teppotsavam in Vijayawada on October 20

Police personnel and expert swimmers deployed at bathing ghats along the Krishna River; the float festival was cancelled in 2025 and 2024 due to floods