Vijayawada’s Kanaka Durga temple announces schedule for Dasara celebrations
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Workers engaged in work to prevent landslides near Kanaka Durga temple atop Indrakeeladri in Vijayawada, ahead of Dasara festivities. | Photo Credit: K.V.S. Giri
Sri Durga Malleswara Swamy Varla Devasthanam atop Indrakeeladri in Vijayawada will celebrate Dasara from October 11, 2026, to October 20, 2026, Kanaka Durga temple Executive Officer V.K. Seena Naik said, while announcing the schedule for the festival on Friday.
During the ten-day festival, Goddess Kanaka Durga will bless devotees in various alankarams (divine forms). Several key events and VIP visits have also been scheduled for the festival.
Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu will offer holy silk robes (Pattu Vastramulu) to the Goddess on behalf of the State government between 4.30 pm and 5.30 pm on October 16. The Endowments Commissioner will attend the Archaka Sabha at Sri Mallikarjuna Maha Mandapam on October 17. Endowments Secretary will honour poor scholars and pundits on October 18, the temple EO said.
The Vijaya Dasami celebration on October 20 will feature Nagarotsavam procession at 3.30 p.m., leading to the Teppotsavam at 6 p.m. in the Krishna River.
The general darshan will commence at 8 a.m. on the first day and will be available from 4 a.m. and 11 p.m. on all subsequent days.
Devotees wishing to participate in Paroksha Sevas, such as Chandi Homam or Kumkumarchana, can book tickets online through the official website www.tms.ap.gov.in or via WhatsApp Mana Mitra at 9552300009, the temple EO said.
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