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Time of India
07-07-2025
- General
- Time of India
Preparations begin for Shakambari Utsavam at Kanaka Durga temple
Vijayawada: Preparations for the grand three-day Shakambari Utsavam at the historic Kanaka Durga Temple on Indrakeeladri began on a spiritual and vibrant note on Monday. The festival, which will be celebrated from July 8 to 10, is dedicated to Goddess Shakambari, who is revered as the embodiment of nature and nourishment. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now The inaugural puja for the elaborate vegetable and fruit decoration was conducted on Monday morning at Maha Mandapam. The event was formally launched by V K Seenanayak, executive officer, Vedic Committee members, Vedic scholars, and over 200 devotee volunteers. The Maha Mandapam was adorned with a wide variety of vegetables, greens, fruits, and floral garlands, transforming the sanctum into a visual celebration of nature's bounty. Speaking on the occasion, EO Seenanayak said, "The Goddess is nature herself. Offering vegetables and fruits symbolises gratitude to the Earth for its abundance. We pray that the land is blessed with timely rains and rich harvests for the prosperity of all." He added that this tradition is carried out every year from Ashada Shuddha Trayodashi to Ashada Pournami with devotion and community participation. In view of the heavy footfall experienced during the Ashadha Saare Samarpana on Sunday, authorities have taken special crowd management measures. Notably, VIP and special darshans will be suspended daily from 10 am to 2 pm during the three-day festival to ensure smooth Lagu darshan (general darshan) for all devotees. Temple staff are on high alert, with added security, queue systems, and sanitation measures in place. Devotees are encouraged to participate in the rituals and offer fruits and vegetables as part of the ongoing festivities.
Time of India
20-06-2025
- Time of India
Durga temple plans new multi-service counters for devotees at key locations
Vijayawada: The authorities of Sri Kanaka Durga Temple are stepping up efforts to improve facilities for visiting devotees. As part of a broader initiative to enhance the pilgrimage experience, new multi-service counters will be established at strategic locations, including the Vijayawada railway station and bus stand. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now These counters will offer Ammavari Arjitha Seva tickets, special darshan passes, Prasadam sales, and accept donations — all under one roof. Thousands of devotees visit Kanaka Durga Temple every day, and the crowd reaches the mark of 30,000 devotees at weekends. A majority of devotees are from outside the town, and special helpdesks were established at the bus stand and the Vijayawada Junction railway station to facilitate the devotees. Presently, these counters are only enquiry counters. A majority of devotees requested the authorities to arrange time-slot-based darshan ticket issuance counters at these points for years. The endowments department recently approved converting these counters into multi-service counters. Temple EO V K Seenanayak announced that similar arrangements are being extended to Tarapet Madapati guest house and One Town Jammi Doddi, making it easier for devotees to access services without crowding the main temple premises.
Time of India
15-06-2025
- General
- Time of India
Ashada Masam rites at Durga temple soon
1 2 Vijayawada: Grand preparations are underway at the Kanaka Durga temple on Indrakeeladri for the auspicious Ashada Masam Utsavams, beginning from June 26 to July 24. The temple is gearing up for a surge in number og devotees during the occasion. Multiple festivities have been lined up in honour of Goddess Kanaka Durga. As part of the tradition, around 15,000 groups of women devotees are expected to offer silk sarees to the Goddess during the Ashada Saree Samarpana. This ritual offering is considered highly sacred and symbolises devotion and reverence towards the deity. Temple executive officer (EO) VK Seenanayak held a review meeting with vedic scholars. He instructed that all arrangements should be made to conduct the festivities in a smooth and spiritual manner, without causing inconvenience to pilgrims, especially due to the ongoing development works at the temple premises. Apart from the Saree Samarpana, the Varahi Navratri (Gupta Navratri) will be observed from June 26 to July 4, followed by the Shakambari Devi Utsavams from July 8 to 10.
