Over 57K Bhavani devotees visit Durga Temple till Sunday 6 p.m.
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Over 57K Bhavani devotees visit Durga Temple till Sunday 6 p.m.

Deccan Chronicle  

Vijayawada: Sri Durga Malleswara Swamy Varla Devasthanam atop Indrakeeladri witnessed a significant rush as thousands of devotees continued to throng the temple to relinquish their deeksha on the second day of the Bhavani Deeksha Viramana on Sunday. While 42,000 Bhavani devotees visited the temple on the first day, about 57,750 devotees had darshan till 6 p.m., seeking blessings of the presiding deity Goddess Kanaka Durga. Darshan on Sunday started at 3 a.m. itself and continued till 11 p.m. Bhavani devotees first completing their Giri Pradakshina. Prasadam counters sold around 2.70 lakh laddus, while 10,228 devotees had their tonsure at the Keshakandan Shala till 6 p.m. on Sunday.

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Telangana: 3 hours for darshan on Kartheeka Pournami at Yadadri
1 month, 1 week ago

Telangana: 3 hours for darshan on Kartheeka Pournami at Yadadri

Deccan Chronicle  

Yadadri-Bhongir: Yadadri Sri Lakshminarsimha Swamy Temple on Friday witnessed a massive influx of devotees on the occasion of the auspicious Kartheeka Pournami. Thousands of couples took part in Sri Sathyanarayana Swamy vratahams, which were conducted in six batches in the vratha mandapam located down the hill shrine. In Nalgonda district, thousands of devotees thronged the ancient Sri Chaya Someshwaralayam at …

Devotees Celebrate Karthika Masam with Spectacular Display of Bangles at Durga Temple in Vijayawada
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Devotees Celebrate Karthika Masam with Spectacular Display of Bangles at Durga Temple in Vijayawada

Deccan Chronicle  

Thousands of devotees gathered at the Durga temple in Vijayawada to celebrate Karthika Suddha Vidhiya, a day that celebrates the bond between brothers and sisters. The temple authorities decorated the sanctum sanctorum, the Malleswara Swamy temple, and other sub-temples atop the hill shrine with over five lakh bangles donated by devotees. The event also included the observance of the Gajula …

Divine lathis arrive in Jeypore as festivities begin
2 months, 1 week ago

Divine lathis arrive in Jeypore as festivities begin

New Indian Express  

JEYPORE: Thousands of devotees thronged Jeypore on the eve of Mahasaptami to witness the beginning of the Dussehra festival on Wednesday. Saptami Puja was conducted at various Shakti Pithas, with a significant rush observed at the Maa Bhagabati temple, also known as the principal goddess of Jeypore. Divine lathis from different parts of Koraput, Malkangiri, Nabarangpur, and Rayagada districts began …

Devotees witness ‘Dhabalamukhi Besha’ of Maa Samaleswari
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Devotees witness ‘Dhabalamukhi Besha’ of Maa Samaleswari

New Indian Express  

SAMBALPUR: Thousands of devotees thronged the Samaleswari temple in Sambalpur city to witness the rare and sacred ‘Dhabalamukhi Besha’ of Goddess Samaleswari on the occasion of Mahalaya on Wednesday. This year, Maa Samaleswari will remain in Dhabalamukhi Besha, also known as ‘Ganga Darshan’ till 3 pm on Friday. President of Samaleswari Temple Trust Board, Sanjaya Baboo said the temple gates …

Kanaka Durga temple to ready 25 lakh laddus for Dasara festivities
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Kanaka Durga temple to ready 25 lakh laddus for Dasara festivities

The Hindu  

The Durga Malleswara Swamy Varla Devasthanam officials are gearing up to prepare 25 lakh laddu prasadams for the devotees visiting the temple during the ensuing Dasara festivities, says Executive Officer K.S. It is expected to peak on the Moola Nakshatram Day on October 9, when the devotee footfall is expected to cross 3 lakh. Temple officials say there might be …

Preparations in full swing at Kanaka Durga temple in Vijayawada ahead of Dasara
3 months ago

Preparations in full swing at Kanaka Durga temple in Vijayawada ahead of Dasara

The Hindu  

There should be no oversight on the part of officials in making arrangements for the conduct of Dasara from October 3 to 12 at Sri Durga Malleswaraswamywarla Devasthanam in Vijayawada, NTR district Collector Srijana Gummalla told officials. Rajasekhar Babu at the Collectorate in Vijayawada, Ms. Srijana said measures should be taken in such a way that no devotee returns unsatisfied …

Scores of women perform ‘Varalakshmi Vratham’ at Srisailam
4 months, 1 week ago

Scores of women perform ‘Varalakshmi Vratham’ at Srisailam

The Hindu  

Hundreds of women thronged the hill shrine of Bhramaramba Sametha Sri Mallikarjuna Swamy Devasthanams at Srisailam, here on Friday, to participate in the auspicious Hindu festival — ‘Varalakshmi Vratham’ — observed on the second Friday of the Sravana month. Later, the women took ‘darshan’ of the main deity through a special queue line. The Devasthanams provided the material required for …

Andhra Pradesh: Shravana Masotsavam Begins at Bhramarambika Mallikarjuna Temple
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Andhra Pradesh: Shravana Masotsavam Begins at Bhramarambika Mallikarjuna Temple

Deccan Chronicle  

Kurnool: Shravana Masotsavam at the Bhramarambika Mallikarjuna Swamy Temple will commence on Monday, August 5, and continue till September 4. Uchita, Sheeghra and Athi Sheeghra darshans have been arranged throughout the month, with Sheeghra Darshan tickets priced at Rs 150 and Athi Sheeghra Darshan tickets costing Rs 300. Devotees can have Alankara Darshanam from August 15 to August 19, temple …

Andhra Pradesh: Thousands throng Indrakiladri on final day of Shakambari festival
5 months ago

Andhra Pradesh: Thousands throng Indrakiladri on final day of Shakambari festival

Deccan Chronicle  

Vijayawada: Vijayawada witnessed a vibrant conclusion to the three-day Shakambari festival at Sri Durga Malleswara Swamy Varla Devasthanam atop Indrakiladri. The streets leading to the temple resonated with chants of "Jai Bhavani, Jai Durga" as devotees and performers dressed as Goddess Kanaka Durga joined the procession. Cultural performances added to the festive atmosphere.During the Giri Pradakshina, devotees offered fruits, coconuts, …

Srisailam, Srikalahasti offer Sarees to Durga on Shakambari Festival's second day
5 months ago

Srisailam, Srikalahasti offer Sarees to Durga on Shakambari Festival's second day

Deccan Chronicle  

Vijayawada: The Shakambari festival's second day witnessed an exchange of ceremonial sarees between temples in Andhra Pradesh. Bramarambika Mallikarjuna Swamy Devasthanam authorities from Srisailam presented a Saare to Goddess Kanaka Durga at the Sri Durga Malleswara Swamy Varla Devasthanam atop Indrakiladri. A large number of devotees thronged the temple throughout the day to receive the blessings of Goddess Kanaka Durga …

Durga temple decks up for Shivaratri
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Durga temple decks up for Shivaratri

New Indian Express  

VIJAYAWADA : The temple authorities of Sri Durga Malleswara Varla Devasthanam said elaborate arrangements were made for the week-long Maha Sivarathri festivities at the temple atop Indrakeeladri from Friday. Expecting that around 1.5 lakh devotees would take a holy dip at Krishna river as part of Shivaratri celebrations, the temple authorities made special arrangements at Durga ghat, Punnami ghat and …

Shiva Deeksha Viramana Begins in Srisailam
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Shiva Deeksha Viramana Begins in Srisailam

Deccan Chronicle  

Devotees had taken the Mandala Deeksha on January 29 and Artha Mandala Deeksha on February 19. Idols of the deities will be worshipped three times a day until the conclusion of the Siva Deeksha Jyotirmudi Viramana. The Shiva Deeksha Jyotirmudi Viramana ceremony commenced with Siva Panchakshari Namasmaran by Deeksha devotees, followed by the offering of Jyotirmudi, along with cow's ghee …

‘Siesta’ for Ram Lalla comes into effect, ‘Sugam Darshan’ facility launched
10 months ago

‘Siesta’ for Ram Lalla comes into effect, ‘Sugam Darshan’ facility launched

New Indian Express  

LUCKNOW: In order to save five-year-old Ram Lalla from stress, the Ram temple authorities in Ayodhya have made the provision of ‘siesta’ for the deity consecrated in the temple on January 22. Meanwhile, streamlining darshan of Ram Lalla further, Shree Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kheshtra Trust launched a ‘Sugam Darshan’ facility from Saturday. As per the decision taken collectively by the …

Bathing Reintroduced at Durga Ghat: Trust Chairman
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Bathing Reintroduced at Durga Ghat: Trust Chairman

Deccan Chronicle  

Vijayawada: Sri Durga Malleswara Swamy Varla Devasthanam Trust Board chairman Karnati Rambabu said they have reintroduced bathing for devotees at the Durga Ghat of the Kanakadurga Temple in Vijayawada. Free buses are also being operated to take the devotees uphill for darshan as well as downhill,” the chairman underlined addressing a press conference on the occasion of the trust board …

Ayodhya on 'Crowd' Nine: Braving Biting Cold, Devotees Throng Ram Temple; 19 Lakh Visitors in 6 Days
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Ayodhya on 'Crowd' Nine: Braving Biting Cold, Devotees Throng Ram Temple; 19 Lakh Visitors in 6 Days

News 18  

More than 2 lakh ‘Ram Bhakts’ flocked to Ayodhya on Sunday to seek the blessings of the deity and visit the grand temple. Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust officials also said that in the past six days, around 19 lakh devotees have visited the Ram Mandir, since the pran pratistha ceremony on January 22. “On Sunday, the sixth day …

'Appeal devotees to remain patient': Ram Janmbhoomi chief priest as huge crowd gathers outside Ram Mandir
11 months ago

'Appeal devotees to remain patient': Ram Janmbhoomi chief priest as huge crowd gathers outside Ram Mandir

India TV News  

Ram Mandir: Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Chief Priest, Acharya Satyendra Das on Tuesday assured all the devotees who have come to offer prayers at the Ram Temple that they will be able to take darshan of Ram Lalla but have asked them to remain patient. I appeal to the devotees to remain patient," said Acharya Satyendra Das, Shri Ram …

All set for Bhavani Deeksha relinquishment
11 months, 2 weeks ago

All set for Bhavani Deeksha relinquishment

Deccan Chronicle  

Vijayawada: Sri Durga Mallelswara Swamy Varla Devasthanam atop Indrakeeladri is all set for the relinquishment of Bhavani Deeksha scheduled to begin tomorrow on January 3. The temple authorities have NTR district deputy police commissioner Vishal Gunni along with Kanaka Durga Temple Trust Board chairman Karnati Rambabu inspected the Bhavani Deekshas’ relinquishment bandobast on Tuesday. Bhavani Deeksha Relinquishment is the second …

Arrangements for Bhavani Deeksha viramana to be in place by December 26, says Kanaka Durga temple authorities
1 year ago

Arrangements for Bhavani Deeksha viramana to be in place by December 26, says Kanaka Durga temple authorities

The Hindu  

Sri Durga Malleswara Swamyvarla Devasthanam authorities say that the arrangements for the relinquishment of Bhavani Deeksha, scheduled from January 3 to 7, would be in place by December 26. The temple authorities will conduct the ‘Kalasa Jyothi’ procession from Sivarama Kshetram near Satyanarayanapuram here on December 26 and the trial run of the ‘deeksha viramana’ event will be conducted on …

NTR district Collector urges all departments to work in tandem to make ‘deeksha viramana’ a success
1 year ago

NTR district Collector urges all departments to work in tandem to make ‘deeksha viramana’ a success

The Hindu  

Sri Durga Malleswara Swamyvarla Devasthanam is making arrangements for ‘Bhavani deeksha viramana’ event from January 3 onwards, when scores of Bhavanis relinquish their ‘deeksha’. NTR District Collector Dilli Rao held a review meeting on the arrangements being made for the event, here on Friday. It is estimated that 50,000 to one lakh devotees would turn up every day for the …

Kanaka Durga in two avatars on Dasara
1 year, 1 month ago

Kanaka Durga in two avatars on Dasara

Deccan Chronicle  

Vijayawada: The nine-day Dasara Sarannavaratri festivities at the Sri Durga Malleswara Swamy Varla Devasthanam atop Indrakeeladri in Vijayawada concluded on Monday with the presiding deity giving darshan in two avatars. The celestial Teppotsavam of Sri Kanaka Durga Devi and Her consort Sri Malleswara Swamy was performed at 6 p.m. on Monday on the Krishna River at Durga Ghat. On Sunday, …

Andhra Pradesh: CM Jagan Presents Silk Robes to Goddess Kanaka Durga
1 year, 2 months ago

Andhra Pradesh: CM Jagan Presents Silk Robes to Goddess Kanaka Durga

Deccan Chronicle  

VIJAYAWADA: Chief Minister YS Jagan Mohan Reddy on Friday presented silk robes to the presiding deity of Vijayawada Goddess, Sri Kanaka Durga, on the auspicious occasion of ‘Moola Nakshatram’, on behalf of the Andhra Pradesh government. The chief minister was welcomed by priests of Sri Durga Malleswara Swamy Varla Devasthanam, along with deputy chief minister Kottu Satyanarayana and temple EO …

Grand Celebration of Varalakshmi Vratam at Tiruchanoor Temple
1 year, 3 months ago

Grand Celebration of Varalakshmi Vratam at Tiruchanoor Temple

Deccan Chronicle  

TIRUPATI: The Aasthana Mandapam at the sacred abode of Goddess Padmavathi Devi in Tiruchanoor witnessed a fervent and devout observance of the Varalakshmi Vratam festival on Friday. The famous Durga Malleswara Temple precincts on the hilltop Indrakeeladri were full with devotees on the occasion of Varalakshmi Vratam in Vijayawada on Friday. The city's renowned temples, including the Simhachalam Temple, the …

Free Bus Services Launched for Durga Temple Devotees
1 year, 5 months ago

Free Bus Services Launched for Durga Temple Devotees

Deccan Chronicle  

Vijayawada: Kanaka Durga temple authorities have started a free bus service from Durga ghat to the temple atop Indrakeeladri here on Sunday. Chairman of the temple trust board Karnati Rambabu and executive officer Darbhamulla Bhramaramba jointly flagged off the first service Durga ghat. Board members Buddha Rambabu, Namburi Ravi, Katta Sattaiah, Chinta Simhachalam, Kesari Nagamani, Thottadi Vedakumari Garlu, engineers K.V.S. …

Chaitra Navratri 2023: Devotees throng to Durga temples to seek blessings
1 year, 9 months ago

Chaitra Navratri 2023: Devotees throng to Durga temples to seek blessings

Hindustan Times  

Huge crowds of devotees thronged to Maa Durga temples on Tuesday to pay their obeisance to the goddess on the first day of Chaitra Navratri which began on March 22 and will end on March 30. Read here: Chaitra Navratri 2023: Here's how the Hindu festival is celebrated in different parts of India The festival of Navratri is devoted to …

Over 8 lakh devotees expected in Srisailam for Shivaratri Brahmotsavam
1 year, 10 months ago

Over 8 lakh devotees expected in Srisailam for Shivaratri Brahmotsavam

Deccan Chronicle  

ANANTAPUR: More than eight lakh devotees, including those for Shiva Deeksha, are expected for darshan of Lord Mallikarjuna Swamy and Goddess Bramarambika in Srisailam for the Shivaratri Brahmotsavam. While many Shiva Deesha devotees are on the padayatra from Karnataka, AP, TS as also Maharashtra and would offer Shivathorhtirmudi, the authorities were arranging shelter, darshan facility and prasadam for them. Srisailam …

Devotees celebrate Vaikunta Ekadasi on a grand noteÂ
1 year, 11 months ago

Devotees celebrate Vaikunta Ekadasi on a grand noteÂ

Deccan Chronicle  

Hyderabad: All roads led to the colourfully decked up Lord Venkateshwara temples on Vaikunta Ekadasi on Monday with devotees standing in long queues from early morning seeking divine blessings. I, like many others, opened my stall at 3 am.” Local police officials informed that security arrangements were made, disaster response force deployed for emergences and traffic police were brought in …

Temples decked up for Vaikunta Ekadasi
1 year, 11 months ago

Temples decked up for Vaikunta Ekadasi

Deccan Chronicle  

HYDERABAD: Temples were decked up for the auspicious Hindu day of Vaikunta Ekadasi, which falls on Monday this year. The famous Lakshmi Narasimha Swamy temple in Yadadri will open its north gate for the first time since the renovation was completed. We are expecting a large number of devotees.” The TTD temples in Himayatnagar and Jubilee Hills, the Venkateshwara Swamy …

Pilgrims to end Bhavani Deeksha at Indrakeeladri from December 15
2 years ago

Pilgrims to end Bhavani Deeksha at Indrakeeladri from December 15

Deccan Chronicle  

VIJAYAWADA: All arrangements are being put in place for devotees of Goddess Kanaka Durga to relinquish their Bhavani Deeksha from December 15 to December 19 at the Indrakeeladri temple in Vijayawada. Goddess Kanaka Durga Temple executive officer D. Bhramaramba said that special arrangements have been made for relinquishment of Bhavani Deeksha. Darshan of the Goddess will be offered to devotees …

Here's how Dussehra celebrations unfolded | In pics
2 years, 2 months ago

Here's how Dussehra celebrations unfolded | In pics

Hindustan Times  

Here's how Dussehra celebrations unfolded | In pics Dussehra or Vijayadashami - the concluding day of the Durga Puja festival - has arrived. As the scare of coronavirus takes a pause, this year's Dusshera can be seen brimming with people's jubliant spirit after two years.. 1 / 5 View Photos in a new improved layout Women take part in Sindoor …

Devotees throng Durga temple on ninth day, Hamsa Vahanam today
2 years, 2 months ago

Devotees throng Durga temple on ninth day, Hamsa Vahanam today

Deccan Chronicle  

VIJAYAWADA: The Dasara Sarannavaratri celebrations atop Indrakeeladri in the Durga Temple in Vijayawada rose to the ninth day on Tuesday and the temple witnessed a larger throng of devotees. NTR District collector Dilli Rao said the traditional teppotsavam, the celestial boat ride of Lord Mallikarjuna Swamy and Goddess Kanaka Durga in the river has been cancelled. Only a puja will …

Deputy CM polices darshans at Indrakeeladri
2 years, 2 months ago

Deputy CM polices darshans at Indrakeeladri

Deccan Chronicle  

VIJAYAWADA: Goddess Kanaka Durga Devi appeared in Sri Mahalakshmi Devi’s attire on the sixth day of Dasara Sarannavaratri festival at the Indrakeeladri Shrine in Vijayawada on Saturday. Interestingly, Deputy Chief Minister Kottu Sataynarayana, who holds the endowments portfolio, stationed himself at Rajagopuram to check unauthorised darshans and violation of norms at the Durga temple. According to temple authorities, about four …

CM Jagan to present silk robes to Goddess Durga today
2 years, 2 months ago

CM Jagan to present silk robes to Goddess Durga today

Deccan Chronicle  

VIJAYAWADA: In view of the huge rush expected at Goddess Durga Temple on Indrakeeladri on the occasion of the auspicious Moola Nakshatram on Sunday, police have imposed traffic restrictions in the area for 24 hours from Saturday night to Sunday night. Jagan Mohan Reddy will also visit the temple on Sunday between 3 p.m. and 3:30 p.m., present silk robes …

Kanaka Durga temple to ensure swift darshan for devotees
2 years, 3 months ago

Kanaka Durga temple to ensure swift darshan for devotees

Deccan Chronicle  

VIJAYAWADA: Deputy Chief Minister Kottu Satyanarayana, who holds the endowments portfolio, on Friday ordered authorities to initiate all measures to ensure that devotees arriving at the Kanaka Durga Temple in Vijayawada have their darshan swiftly during the upcoming Navaratri festivities. The deputy CM reviewed arrangements for the Dasara festival on Friday with NTR district collector S. Dilli Rao, police commissioner …

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