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Time of India
3 days ago
- General
- Time of India
Kanaka Durga temple gears up for month-long Shravana Masam celebrations
Vijayawada: The iconic Kanaka Durga temple atop Indrakeeladri in Vijayawada is gearing up for the month-long Shravana Masam (Telugu month Shravanam) celebrations, scheduled from July 26 to August 24. Temple's executive officer (EO) Seena Nayak announced that elaborate arrangements are underway to facilitate smooth darshan and participation of thousands of devotees during the auspicious Telugu month. The EO highlighted that after Dasara, the Shravanam celebrations are the second-most significant festival at the temple. Special pujas will be held every Tuesday and Friday, with a major focus on the grand Varalakshmi Vratham . On the second Friday of Shravanam month, falling on August 8, the presiding deity, goddess Kanaka Durga, will be specially adorned in the form of goddess Varalakshmi, and the Varalakshmi Vratham will be performed in solitude within the sanctum. Around 40,000 devotees are expected for darshan that day and elaborate arrangements will be made. In a major attraction, the temple is organizing a free Varalakshmi Vratham on August 22, the fifth Friday of Shravan. This large-scale event is expected to draw nearly 2,000 women devotees. To manage the turnout effectively, prior registration has been made mandatory. All registered participants will receive free prasad and pooja material. The EO further stated that special festivities will be conducted from August 8 to 10, including garland offerings and traditional rituals. Another highlight is the Sri Krishna Janmashtami celebrations, to be held on August 16, which includes elaborate pujas and a ceremonial cow worship in the evening. To ease crowd management, the temple authorities have urged devotees to book darshan tickets in advance and avoid last-minute rush during weekends and festival days. "We are committed to provide hassle free darshan to devotees. The auspicious month of Sravanam will be observed with utmost devotion. Entire schedule is confirmed following the suggestions of Vedic committee of the temple," said EO Seena Nayak
Deccan Herald
4 days ago
- General
- Deccan Herald
Edu dept not to depute teachers for caste survey
'The commission had recently stated that it intends to carry out a fresh survey in October during the Dasara holidays, and had hinted at employing teachers for the exercise. But teachers are also human, and they too need rest,' an official from the School Education Department told DH.
Time of India
5 days ago
- Business
- Time of India
Telangana plans WE-Hub in Peddapalli district
HYDERABAD: IT and industries minister D Sridhar Babu said the Congress govt is planning to set up a WE-Hub in Peddapalli as part of a series of initiatives being implemented to make one crore women millionaires in the state. "The Congress govt is committed to making one crore women millionaires. So far, Rs 26,000 crore in bank linkage loans have been facilitated for women's groups. Other income-generating avenues such as food processing units, dairy farming, canteens, and RTC bus operations are also being provided. A WE-Hub will soon be set up in Peddapalli," the minister said during the Indira Shakti Sambarala Sabha. The SHG groups were entrusted with the task of sewing uniforms for students and were provided with opportunities to establish solar power plants and purchase paddy from local farmers, he said. Agriculture minister Tummala Nageswara Rao and women and child welfare minister D Anasuya alias Seethakka participated. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like 60+ Storey Iconic Towers Now at South Mumbai L&T The Gateway Enquire Now Undo "New measures such as inclusion of senior citizens and differently-abled women into SHGs, formation of Divyang Sanghams, and free saree distribution during Dasara and Diwali festivals will be implemented soon," said Seethakka. "Women should become entrepreneurs and job creators," she added.
Time of India
6 days ago
- General
- Time of India
Female jumbos likely to miss Dasara festival due to pregnancy tests
Mysuru: Karnataka foresters are now in a fix as two experienced Dasara elephants, Lakshmi and Hiranya, are unlikely to be available for this edition of the Dasara. The reason is that they both tested positive in pregnancy tests. Officers, however, are cautious and are carrying out further tests for confirmation. These two elephants were among four female elephants that participated in previous Dasara celebrations, and the duo donned the role of Kumki elephants, which closely walk with the howdah elephant to keep him in a good mood during the high-stress job of the Dasara procession. Last year, both Lakshmi and Hiranya, from the Rampura elephant camp in Bandipur Tiger Reserve, walked alongside Abhimanyu, who carried the golden howdah in the Dasara procession. Another elephant, Varalakshmi, 68, will be counted out for the festival due to her advanced age. This will leave the forest officers involved in the selection of elephants for the festival in a lurch, as they have to look for inexperienced female elephants. Usually, about 14 elephants, including four to five female elephants, are shortlisted for the celebration. With uncertainty looming large, officials are looking for alternative female elephants, which are required to keep the tuskers calm during their stay at Mysuru Palace, during rehearsals leading up to the Dasara procession. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like No annual fees for life UnionBank Credit Card Apply Now Undo The Dasara festival this season starts on Sept 22 and culminates with the procession on Oct 2. M Malathi Priya, conservator of forests, Mysuru circle, who is in charge of the selection process of elephants, said the process is still underway and soon the list will be finalised. In response to a query, the officer said the department has adequate female elephants and there won't be any issues in their selection. "As per the procedure, we're proceeding to select the elephants," she noted. The first batch of elephants, five to seven elephants, would arrive in Mysuru city on Aug 4. After Lakshmi delivered a male calf during the Dasara rehearsal period at Mysuru Palace in 2022, the forest department is cautious about selecting female elephants. Since then, before selection, pregnancy, and other tests for female elephants have been made mandatory. An officer revealed that Lakshmi, 25, and Hiranya, 45, are likely to be counted out of the celebrations as initial tests are showing positive. Deputy conservator of forests (wildlife) IB Prabhugowda informed that they are awaiting test reports of female elephants. He, however, confirmed Varalakshmi will not be included in the list because of her age.
Time of India
15-07-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Dasara: Officials urge hotels to provide superior hospitality
Mysuru: In preparation for the upcoming Dasara festival, a coordination meeting was held at the deputy commissioner's office here on Tuesday, focusing on providing quality accommodation and hospitality to tourists and dignitaries visiting the city. Chairing the session, P Shivaraju, additional deputy commissioner and deputy special officer of the Dasara reception subcommittee, urged hotel owners and managers to extend superior service. He emphasised that tourists should be treated as honoured guests, reflecting Mysuru's heritage of hospitality. "Your service will directly influence the city's image. Provide courteous treatment and high standards that uphold Mysuru's tradition," added Shivaraju. The hotel representatives assured full cooperation, pledging to deliver excellent service to enhance the city's reputation during the festival. Several hotel owners and managers from across Mysuru participated. This year, Dasara will be celebrated from Sept 22 to Oct 2. The govt has planned to celebrate the festival with grandeur, which is expected to attract more visitors, mainly from across the nation. This could lead to a surge in bookings starting from mid-Sept till the end of Deepavali in the fourth week of Oct.
