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More than 63,000 devotees visit Vijayawada temple on second day of Dasara
The second day of Dasara festivities drew a moderate crowd to the Sri Durga Malleswara Swamy temple on Indrakeeladri hill in Vijayawada.
The temple’s presiding deity was adorned as Sri Gayatri Devi.
Temple officials said 63,370 devotees had visited by 1 p.m.
on Monday, after the queues grew from mid-morning.
The administration is using cameras, digital displays and other systems to monitor queues, waiting times, traffic and parking.
Medical camps are also providing assistance, while officials are ensuring drinking water and other supplies for people waiting, including children and older pilgrims.
These steps are intended to make visits safer and more manageable during the festival.
Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu and his family are scheduled to offer silk robes to the deity on Moola Nakshatram day, and officials are also strengthening arrangements for the President’s visit.
More than 63,000 devotees had darshan at the Sri Durga Malleswara Swamyvarla Devasthanam in Vijayawada by 1 p.m. on the second day of Dasara festivities.
The turnout was described as moderate, with queues remaining thin until 10 a.m. before gradually growing.
The presiding deity was adorned as Sri Gayatri Devi.
Temple officials used technology, medical services and crowd-management measures to support visitors.
State Endowments Commissioner K. Ramachandra Mohan inspected temple facilities and directed officials to ensure adequate laddu stocks and food quality.
- Who
- More than 63,000 devotees visited the temple. State Endowments Commissioner K. Ramachandra Mohan also inspected arrangements.
- What
- 63,370 devotees had darshan by 1 p.m. on the second day of Dasara festivities.
- When
- Monday, October 12, 2026.
- Where
- Sri Durga Malleswara Swamyvarla Devasthanam atop Indrakeeladri in Vijayawada.
- Why
- Devotees visited to offer prayers during the Dasara Sarannavaratri festivities.
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The rush at the temple remained thin.
Temple officials said 63,370 devotees had darshan.
K. Ramachandra Mohan inspected medical camps, queue arrangements, the laddu preparation unit and the new annaprasadam building.
- Devotees by 1 p.m.
- 63,370
- Festival day
- Second day of Dasara Sarannavaratri
- Presiding deity’s adornment
- Sri Gayatri Devi
- Temple location
- Indrakeeladri, Vijayawada
- Endowments Commissioner
- K. Ramachandra Mohan
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