Archive · 7 Sep 2026
Vijayawada Dasara Festivities Planned With Priority for Ordinary Devotees
Dasara celebrations will be held at Indrakeeladri in Vijayawada from October 11 to October 20, 2026.
Many people are expected to visit Goddess Kanaka Durga.
Officials want ordinary devotees to have a smooth visit.
VIP and VVIP access will therefore be limited.
VIP tickets will cost ₹1,000 on regular Navaratri days.
Tickets will not be sold on Moola Nakshatram or Vijayadashami.
Elderly and disabled visitors will receive special help and separate queues.
Officials will use cameras, drones and artificial intelligence to watch crowds and respond to problems.
Different government departments will work together on water, sanitation, transport, security and other services.
Dasara Mahotsavams 2026 at Indrakeeladri will run from October 11 to October 20.
Officials will prioritise ordinary devotees and minimise VIP and VVIP darshan.
₹1,000 VIP tickets will be sold on regular Navaratri days, but not on Moola Nakshatram or Vijayadashami.
Separate queues and assistance will be provided for elderly and disabled devotees.
A 24-hour control centre will use CCTV, drones and artificial intelligence to monitor crowds, traffic and safety.
- Who
- Vijayawada district authorities, public representatives, temple officials and government departments are organising the event; devotees will attend.
- What
- Dasara Mahotsavams 2026 will be held with expanded arrangements for darshan, crowd management, amenities and security.
- When
- October 11 through October 20, 2026; the Chief Minister will present silk robes on Moola Nakshatram.
- Where
- Indrakeeladri in Vijayawada.
- Why
- To accommodate expected crowds and provide devotees with a safe, smooth and comfortable darshan.
- Event
- Dasara Mahotsavams 2026
- Venue
- Indrakeeladri, Vijayawada
- Dates
- October 11-20, 2026
- VIP ticket
- ₹1,000 on regular Navaratri days
- Ticket exceptions
- No VIP tickets on Moola Nakshatram or Vijayadashami
- Monitoring
- A 24-hour Command Control Centre using CCTV cameras, drones and AI-based systems
- Special assistance
- Separate queues and assistance for elderly and disabled devotees