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Time of India
20-07-2025
- 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
Hans India
19-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Hans India
Vaishali launches festive couture, jewellery collections
Hyderabad: Renowned designer Vaishali Agarwal showcased her latest Rakhi and Shravana Masam collection at an exclusive event in Hyderabad. The festive showcase, held at her flagship store , featured couture lines from her labels—Kaalii by Vaishali, and jewellery partner Shivasa Fine Jewellery. The event was graced by film director and screenwriter Nandini Reddy, along with costume designer and fashion marketeer Bhakti Reddy, and Vaishali herself, who is the Founder and Creative Head of both fashion labels. Adding a new chapter to her creative journey, Vaishali introduced 'Mithuli', an extension of her existing couture line, inspired by the timeless tale of Shakuntala. The collection fuses classic motifs with intricate Benaras and Ajrakh craftsmanship, offering a range of contemporary festive sets and statement pieces ideal for the upcoming celebratory season. Kaalii by Vaishali brought a bold Victorian flair to the showcase with 'Lace & Loom', a Bridgerton-inspired capsule collection.
