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Time of India
6 days ago
- Time of India
Kanaka Durga temple sees surge in devotees due to Ashada month
Vijayawada: The sacred Indrakeeladri Hill is witnessing an unprecedented influx of devotees as the number of pilgrims visiting Sri Kanaka Durga temple continues to surge, especially during the auspicious Ashada month. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now On Sunday alone, temple officials recorded a footfall of over one lakh devotees, marking one of the highest turnouts in recent months. Kanaka Durga temple, regarded as the second most important temple in Andhra Pradesh after Tirumala, typically sees about 10,000 visitors on weekdays, rising to 30,000 on Sundays. However, since the beginning of 2025, there was a remarkable jump in pilgrim numbers, with crowds swelling to 60,000 during summer weekends and continuing to grow steadily ever since. During the Ashada month, the rush peaks on Sundays as devotees come to offer Ashada Saare to the Goddess. Temple staff have been working round the clock to manage the large crowds and maintain order. Despite their efforts, the rush impacted even special darshan services. "We wanted VVIP Darshan, but due to the massive crowd, it was cancelled. We waited in the queue for nearly three hours," shared K Rohini, a devotee from Guntur. Temple EO VK Seena Nayak said that steps are being taken to ensure a comfortable and smooth darshan for all devotees. "We are distributing milk, biscuits, and mineral water to those standing in queues," he said. Yuva, another official, emphasized the need for long-term solutions. "If permanent queue lines and annadanam counters are included in the temple's master plan, we can better manage crowds even if the numbers continue to grow." With Ashada Sundays drawing near-record crowds, temple authorities are on high alert, working to maintain spiritual serenity amid the swelling tide of devotion.
Time of India
7 days ago
- General
- Time of India
Huge rush at Kanaka Durga temple for Ashada Saare Samarpana
V ijayawada: A spiritual wave swept across the city as thousands of devotees thronged the Sri Kanaka Durga temple on Indrakeeladri to offer the sacred Ashada Saare to the goddess. With the sacred month drawing crowds from across both Telugu states, the temple saw an overwhelming rush on Sunday. According to official reports, 57,419 devotees visited the temple by 3 pm alone. The ongoing Ashada Saare Samarpana, which began on June 26, witnessed a total of 4.15 lakh devotees in just 18 days, with 98% of them being women. The tradition, first launched in 2017 by then EO Adapala Suryakumari, continues to grow in devotion and scale each year. Given the massive turnout on Sunday, EO VK Seena Nayak cancelled all darshan tickets and arranged free darshan for everyone. He also ensured that special measures were taken to protect devotees from the heat, including tents at both small and big Rajagopurams, water sprinkling on Ghat roads and Kanaka Durga Nagar, and distribution of biscuits and water bottles. Crowd management was handled through CCTV monitoring and wireless communication, while assistant EOs, engineers, and superintendents worked round-the-clock to provide drinking water, toilet facilities, and maintain queue line infrastructure. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like 이 게임은 대부분의 TV 프로그램보다 더 재미있어요 – 게다가 무료예요. Raid: Shadow Legends 플레이하기 Undo A highlight of the day was a grand Ashada Saare procession by the Vijayawada city police led by police commissioner Rajasekhar Babu, accompanied by his wife, senior officers, and over 30 police families. The procession, filled with devotional songs and traditional attire, deeply moved the onlookers. The Devasthanam also ensured that free prasadam and annadanam were available throughout the day. With Bonalu festivities underway in Telangana, the number of pilgrims from that state has notably increased this year, adding further to the spiritual fervour at the temple.
Time of India
08-07-2025
- General
- Time of India
Huge demand for Kadambam prasadam at Shakambari festival in Kanaka Durga temple
Vijayawada: The three-day Shakambari festival at the Sri Kanaka Durga temple on Indrakeeladri began on a grand note drawing thousands of devotees. While the temple is beautifully adorned with tonnes of fresh vegetables, it is the Kadambam Prasadam that has become the biggest attraction for devotees visiting the temple. Prepared exclusively during the Shakambari festival, Kadambam Prasadam is a special offering made once a year during Ashada Masam. The dish, which resembles sambar rice, is made from a rich blend of rice, lentils, seasonal vegetables, pumpkin, cashew nuts, and premium cow ghee. Temple priest LD Prasad explained, "Shakambari Ammavaru is fond of vegetables. That is why the temple is decorated with various vegetables, and the prasadam offered is also full of vegetable goodness. Especially, the use of pumpkin and ghee gives it a divine taste." Typically, devotees line up for pulihora and laddu prasadams after darshan, but during this festival, Kadambam takes centre stage, with many devotees queuing exclusively for it. On the first day alone, temple authorities distributed nearly one tonne of Kadambam prasadam. Devotees from across Andhra Pradesh and Telangana are thronging the temple, and many are carrying boxes of Kadambam back home as a sacred and delicious memory of the goddess. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like An engineer reveals: One simple trick to get internet without a subscription Techno Mag Learn More Undo "We came here for the past 10 years. The taste of this prasad cannot be replicated at home, even with the same ingredients," said K. Shruthi, a devotee from Khammam. Temple executive officer Seena Nayak assured that the prasadam is prepared in hygienic conditions and distributed with great care. He added that efforts are being made to provide the prasadam to as many devotees as possible during the three-day festival. "Satisfaction of devotees is our priority. We are taking measures to provide Kadambam prasadam free of cost to devotees," EO Nayak said.
The Hindu
08-07-2025
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- The Hindu
Indrakeeladri decked out in green as Sakambari festival gets off to a colourful start
The Sakambari Utsavams commenced with grandeur atop Indrakeeladri, where Goddess Sri Kanaka Durga is venerated in her nourishing form as Sakambari Devi, the granter of food and vegetation. Indrakeeladri has taken on a lush green hue, reflecting the Goddess's 'harita' (verdant) form. The main sanctum, Mahamandapam, and sub-shrines are richly adorned in green decorations, signifying the Goddess's compassion and nurturing aspect. The 'utsava murti' (processional idol) is also draped in green as per tradition on Tuesday. Devotees from across Andhra Pradesh and various parts of India are arriving in large numbers to witness and take part in this unique celebration, which will conclude on July 10. On the first day alone, approximately 50 tonnes of vegetables were used for temple decoration and preparation of Kadambam, the special prasadam associated with Sakambari Utsavams. The vegetables were voluntarily donated by farmers and patrons from Godavari, Krishna, and Guntur districts. The tradition of Sakambhari Utsavams was initiated on Indrakeeladri in 2007. To ensure adherence to scriptural norms, the temple priests and Vedic scholars had visited the Bhadrakali temple in Warangal, where similar festivals are performed annually, and replicated the practice at Vijayawada. Kadambam, a specially prepared prasadam made of vegetables, rice, and red gram, will be distributed free of cost to devotees from 6 a.m. to 9 p.m. throughout the festival duration, temple Executive Officer V.K. Seenanayak informed. He inspected the Kadambam preparation site in the afternoon and issued key instructions to ensure quality and hygiene. Since inception, the festival has grown in scale, with local farmers and vendors voluntarily donating vegetables needed for the utsavam, including prasadam preparation. The temple is adorned with vibrant displays of vegetables and leafy greens. For the residents of Vijayawada, Kadambam prasadam has become synonymous with the Sakambari festivities — its wholesome preparation and devotional significance making it an eagerly awaited tradition. Temple authorities have ensured smooth arrangements for the devotees, and the EO has urged the public to participate in the festival with devotion and discipline.
New Indian Express
30-06-2025
- General
- New Indian Express
Hyderabad devotees offer Golden Bonam to Goddess Durga
VIJAYAWADA: On the auspicious occasion of Ashada Masam, the Bhagyanagar Ummadi Devalaya Committee from Hyderabad offered Bonams, including a Golden Bonam, to Goddess Sri Kanaka Durga at Indrakeeladri on Sunday. Continuing their annual tradition, the committee arrived with a grand procession featuring traditional dances and music, accompanied by hundreds of devotees. The Bonam, a sacred offering made in a pot containing rice, jaggery, curd, and other ingredients, was presented to the Goddess with devotion. Endowments Minister Anam Rama Narayana Reddy and Durga Temple Executive Officer VK Seena Naik welcomed the committee and facilitated a special darshan of the Goddess. The Golden Bonam was offered by the hands of the Minister and temple priests. Around 500 devotees participated in the sacred event, seeking the well-being and prosperity of the Telugu people. Meanwhile, thousands of devotees thronged the temple. Due to the heavy turnout, the Rs 500 special darshan was cancelled. Devotees offering Ashada Sare received Vedasirvachanam and prasadam. Rituals like Suryopasana, Chandi Homam, and Laksha Kunkumarchana were also performed.
