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, …
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 …
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 …