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Vijayawada Utsav, National Lake Mela Set for Dasara
Vijayawada is preparing special celebrations for the Dasara festival.
Two events, the Vijayawada Utsav and National Lake Mela, will take place in October.
Many devotees, tourists and art lovers are expected to attend.
The Utsav will include music and cultural performances from different Indian states.
It will also have a food festival with dishes from around the country.
Most activities will happen at Punnami Ghat, with some at a stadium.
Visitors may be given a two-day plan to see Goddess Kanaka Durga and attend the events.
Officials are arranging transport, safety, cleanliness and drinking water.
Vijayawada Utsav will run from October 11 to 20 during Dasara.
National Lake Mela will be held from October 8 to 23, mainly at Punnami Ghat.
The 10-day Utsav will feature cultural performances, a national food festival and artists from across India.
Organisers expect lakhs of devotees and are planning itineraries combining Goddess Kanaka Durga’s darshan with the events.
Officials are coordinating transport, security, sanitation and drinking-water arrangements under Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu’s direction.
- Who
- Vijayawada MP Kesineni Sivanath announced the events, with arrangements directed by Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu.
- What
- Vijayawada will host the Vijayawada Utsav and National Lake Mela during Dasara.
- Where
- The main venue will be the 18-acre Punnami Ghat, with additional programmes at Makineneni Basavapunnaiah Stadium.
- When
- The National Lake Mela is scheduled for October 8-23, and the Vijayawada Utsav for October 11-20.
- Why
- The events are intended to attract devotees, tourists and art lovers and complement visits to Goddess Kanaka Durga.
Key facts
- Vijayawada Utsav
- October 11-20
- National Lake Mela
- October 8-23
- Main venue
- 18-acre Punnami Ghat
- Additional venue
- Makineneni Basavapunnaiah Stadium
- Planned attractions
- State cultural performances, a national food festival and artists from across India
- Expected visitors
- Lakhs of devotees during Dasara Navaratri
- Arrangements
- Transport, security, sanitation and drinking water
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