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The Hindu
26-05-2025
- General
- The Hindu
Kanaka Durga temple will conduct re-consecration of ‘Navagraha Mandapam' from June 3, says Executive Officer
Sri Durga Malleswara Swamyvarla Devasathanam will conduct the re-consecration (punah prathistha) of the 'Navagraha Mandapam' atop Indrakeeladri, the abode of goddess Kanaka Durga, on June 3, 4 and 5. Addressing a press conference here on Monday, Kanaka Durga temple Executive Officer V.K. Seena Naik said that the temple management is aiming to complete the Annadanam Building and Laddu Preparation Unit to operationalise them by Dasara. The Stone Yagasala and Puja Mandapams will be made available by the month of Shravan. Buses will be arranged from the Bus Station, Railway Station, and Punnami Ghat to Indrakeeladri Hill for devotees' convenience. Steps are being taken to resolve traffic issues on the hill, he said. The EO said that the temple has chalked out plans for the expansion of Durga Ghat. Measures are being taken to expand and further develop Durga Ghat. Referring to the parking arrangement, he said that a 4-acre holding area is being developed near Seethamma Vari Paadalu for vehicles. If necessary, an additional holding area will be arranged at the TTD site, near Kummari Palem Centre. VIP darshan Mr. Seena Naik said that the temple is regulating the VIP darshan atop Indrakeealdri. The VIP darshans are suspended daily from 11.30 a.m. to 1.30 p.m. due to Naivedyam (offering to the Goddess). It was personally observed that halting the queue during this time caused inconvenience to elderly, disabled persons, and children. Hence, VIP darshan timings are being regularised. A detailed format is being used to collect information regarding VIP visitors for darshan, he added.
The Hindu
11-05-2025
- Politics
- The Hindu
Special prayers held in Maridimamba temple of Vizianagaram for Nation's well-being
Hundreds of devotees offered special prayers at the Maridimamba temple in the Cantonment of Vizianagaram on Sunday. They offered prayers seeking her blessings for the nation's well-being in the backdrop of ongoing tensions between India and Pakistan. Temple trustee G. Parameswari, along with devotees M. Bharati, K. Sesha Sai, K. Lakshmi and others made elaborate arrangements for the special prayers. They offered the traditional sari, Naivedyam and other puja material to the presiding deity. Mr. Seshu, a local businessman said highlighted the historical significance of the temple in the Cantonment. He said: 'The Cantonment had served as a military base for the last 125 years. Before embarking on critical missions such as protecting the country from external and internal enemies, soldiers and police personnel would visit the Dandumaramma and Maridimamba temples seeking divine blessings.' Incidentally, the special prayers offered coincided with Mother's Day. Temple trustee Mrs. Parameswari assured to organise such devotional activities every year on the special day. The locals actively took part in services, including the distribution of free meals and other charitable activities.
