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The Hindu
3 days ago
- Business
- The Hindu
Unauthorised shops removed, devotee services upgraded at Kanka Durga temple
Streamlining the surroundings of Sri Durga Malleswara Swamy Varla Devasthanam, the temple's executive officer (EO) V.K. Seena Nayak undertook the challenging task of removing unauthorised shops around Kanaka Durga Nagar and Mallikarjunapet, on Saturday. The cleared space was then utilised to set up an information office for the devotees. Kanaka Durga temple officials pointed out that the EO, who assumed charge on May 9, introduced several reforms aimed at improving temple administration and services to devotees. Development activities under the temple's master plan have been expedited, including the expansion of Durga Ghat, creation of parking facilities near Seetamma Paadaalu, construction of a new annadanam hall, and establishment of a modern laddu preparation centre, all scheduled for completion by Dasara 2025. Upgrades to the tonsure hall, bathing ghat, prasadam counters, and sanitation facilities were also given priority. Temple authorities stated that measures such as a QR code survey for devotee feedback, online registration for volunteers, and improved security through walkie-talkie coordination were initiated. For the first time in three years, gold and silver reserves in the temple treasury were audited and deposited under government schemes — 29.5 kg of gold and 639.42 kg of silver with the State Bank of India The officials said that preparations for Dasara festivities, scheduled from September 22 to October 2, were reported to be in full swing with multiple departments coordinating queue management, prasadam distribution, sanitation, and arrangements for events like 'Laksha Kumkumarchana' and 'Chandi Homam'. A free homeopathy medical centre is also being set up at the Maha Mandapam premises, while quality control committees were formed to oversee prasadam, cleanliness, and overall administration, the officials said.
New Indian Express
30-07-2025
- General
- New Indian Express
Vijayawada city gears up for 11-day grand Dasara celebrations
VIJAYAWADA: NTR District Collector G Lakshmisha and Vijayawada City Commissioner of Police (CP) SV Rajasekhar Babu stated that devotees will be given top priority during the upcoming Dasara festivities at Sri Kanaka Durga temple on Indrakeeladri, with preparations already underway to ensure a smooth and memorable experience. 'Taking inspiration from last year's successful celebrations, we are integrating technology and AI tools to enhance the overall experience for devotees,' they said. The 11-day Dasara fete is scheduled to begin from September 22 to October 2. The first coordination meeting was held at the Collectorate on Tuesday, where officials discussed arrangements for special pujas, alankarams, queue lines, barricading, online and spot booking counters, sanitation, water supply, showers at ghats, parking, passes, and the security system. Addressing the media, Collector Lakshmisha said around 1 lakh devotees are expected to visit daily, with the number rising to 1.5 lakh on Moola Nakshatram. A 24x7 Command Control Centre will monitor the rush. Special arrangements will be made for devotees participating in events like Laksha Kumkumarchana and Chandi Homam. Focus will be laid on queue lines, distribution of Laddu Prasadam, Annaprasadam, drinking water, and sanitation. He instructed departments to complete all arrangements by September 20. Police Commissioner Rajasekhar Babu said strict measures will be implemented to prevent inconvenience to pilgrims. 'Last year, we had only three or four drones. This year, 42 drones and about 5,000 CCTV cameras in the Vijayawada Commissionerate will be used for surveillance,' he said. Traffic and parking management is also being prioritised. The CP added that coordination meetings and field visits will be held over the next 50 days to ensure the success of the festival in a spiritually vibrant atmosphere. Temple EO VK Seena Naik said the Navaratri celebrations of Goddess Kanaka Durga will be organised in a grand manner. Joint Collector S Ilakkiya and others were present.
