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Time of India
14-07-2025
- General
- Time of India
Kanaka Durga temple to enhance fire safety measures
Vijayawada: In a proactive move to enhance safety at the Kanaka Durga temple at Indrakeeladri, temple authorities initiated comprehensive fire safety measures to protect the thousands of devotees who visit daily. Temple executive officer VK Seena Nayak held a crucial meeting with fire safety officials at the temple premises on Monday, following a written request seeking expert assistance to prevent fire accidents, especially in sensitive areas such as the Maha Mandapam, kitchens, and laddu and annadanam preparation zones. With daily footfalls running into thousands, and festival crowds expected to cross one lakh devotees, officials emphasised the urgent need for robust fire prevention strategies. A team of fire officers, along with the temple engineering staff, conducted a detailed inspection of the Indrakeeladri temple premises on July 11. The team submitted their findings and recommendations during Monday's meeting. Fire officials advised on critical safety enhancements, including the installation of fire extinguishers, emergency exit pathways, smoke detection systems, and upgraded wiring and electrical checks in high-risk zones such as the Maha Mandapam and the temple's kitchens. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Is it legal? How to get Internet without paying a subscription? Techno Mag Learn More Undo EO Seena Nayak assured that devotee safety is the top priority, especially given the temple's growing footfall during special occasions. He directed the engineering department to immediately float tenders for implementing the fire safety upgrades as recommended by the fire officials. He also reiterated the temple's commitment to maintaining a safe and secure environment for pilgrims who visit the Goddess with deep devotion. With these steps, the Durga temple administration hopes to not only safeguard devotees but also set a benchmark in temple safety management across the region.
Time of India
26-05-2025
- Time of India
Kanaka Durga temple to streamline VIP darshan protocol, privilege darshans to reduce congestion
Vijayawada: Sri Durga Malleswara Swamy Varla Devasthanam (SDMSD) temple executive officer (EO) VK Seena Nayak said that the temple body will start streamlining the VIP protocol darshan and privilege darshans between 11 am and 1:30 pm, when the rush of common devotees is usually high in the general and free darshan queue lines at the temple premises. Addressing the media on Monday, EO Seena Nayak said that the temple authorities have expedited various ongoing development works, including the construction of the Annadanam complex and Laddu Potu, which are being built on war footing to be completed before the upcoming Dasara festivities. Speaking on the occasion, the EO informed that the reconsecration ritual of the newly constructed Navagraha Mandapam will be held for three days on June 3, 4, and 5, following the advice of the Vaidika committee members at the temple premises. Pointing to the increasing parking woes atop Indrakeeladri, the EO said that the temple administration has readied a four-acre parking area for devotees in front of the VMC office. Additionally, plans are afoot to utilise the two-acre land belonging to Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanam (TTD) near Punnami Ghat for parking. The EO added that the temple administration will operate free bus services from the two parking areas to the temple premises. Subsequently, the EO elaborated that the temple administration is planning to develop Durga Ghat by expanding the right side of the ghat to provide a better experience for devotees taking a holy dip in the river.
