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Time of India
2 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
3 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
06-07-2025
- General
- Time of India
Devotees offer sarees and prayers at Kanaka Durga Temple during Ashada Saare festival
1 2 Vijayawada: A sea of devotees thronged the Sri Kanaka Durga Temple atop Indrakeeladri on Sunday as part of the annual Ashada Saare offering. Thousands of women, in colourful groups and processions, reached the temple with traditional offerings — silk sarees, bangles, flowers, fruits, and pongal — symbolically treating Goddess Kanaka Durga as their daughter. The temple premises were packed from early morning, and special arrangements were made to handle the heavy influx of devotees. Temple authorities cancelled VIP and Special Entry Darshans, ensuring only Lagu Darshan (fast-track darshan) was available for the public. Around eight special counters were set up across various locations to collect the saree offerings from devotees. Executive officer (EO) Seena Nayak personally oversaw arrangements, managing queues and directing volunteers across key areas. The EO also inspected the offerings of vegetables and fruits made by devotees ahead of the upcoming Shakambari festival, scheduled from July 8 to 10. He encouraged devotees to donate fresh produce for the decoration of the deity during the three-day celebration. To ensure smooth flow, the temple administration deployed staff along the lift routes, queue lines, and Ghat Road, which witnessed massive footfall. EO Nayak confirmed that protocol darshans were suspended from 11:30 a.m. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like One of the Most Successful Investors of All Time, Warren Buffett, Recommends: 5 Books for Turning... Blinkist: Warren Buffett's Reading List Click Here Undo to 2:00 p.m., prioritising regular devotees during peak hours. Adequate drinking water, free prasadam distribution, and Anna Prasadam were also arranged. In an effort to prevent overcharging, the EO said staff were deployed at cloakrooms, footwear storage, and coconut crushing counters. Congested areas were identified using CCTV surveillance, and temple staff were dispatched immediately to control crowd flow.
The Hindu
03-07-2025
- General
- The Hindu
EO inspects works at Kanaka Durga temple Veda patasala
Sri Durga Malleswara Swamy Varla Devasthanam Executive Officer V.K. Seena Naik on Thursday inspected the progress of works at Kanaka Durga temple Veda patasala (Vedic school) in Poranki. At a review meeting with the principal and supervisors, the EO also reviewed student amenities and Vedic education imparted by the school. He reviewed the progress of work he had directed during his previous visit. Officials informed him that repairs to restrooms, the RO water plant, and windows were completed. Mr. Naik directed the immediate removal of weeds from the playground and urgent repair of the building slab. He inspected the premises and directed engineering officials to ensure all pending works are completed promptly to improve facilities for the students. Meanwhile, as part of the Ashada festivities, women devotees in large groups from distant places offered Ashada Saare (ritual offerings) to Goddess Kanaka Durga at Indrakeeladri. EO Sheena Naik ensured special arrangements are in place, including darshan and prasadam. As part of security measures, the temple administration has expanded crowd management efforts, deployed more staff, and a large number of Shakti Seva volunteers. Anticipating heavy crowds leading up to Guru Purnima (July 10), the final day of the Shakambari Utsavam, the EO is considering restricting inner sanctum and VIP darshan temporarily to streamline devotee movement.
