Archive · 11 Aug 2026
Vijayawada temple reviews Ashada Sare, Sravana Masam, Independence Day plans
A big temple in Vijayawada, India is getting ready for special celebrations.
It is called Sri Durga Malleswara Swamy Varla Devasthanam and sits on a hill named Indrakeeladri.
The temple's Executive Officer, VK Seena Naik, held a meeting on Monday with priests and department officials.
They planned for the end of a festival called Ashada Sare, which happens on August 12.
On that day, the saree offering will start at Jammidoddi at 8:30 in the morning.
The next holy month, Sravana Masam, begins on August 13, and officials want devotees to have a smooth visit.
Plans include special prayers like Kumkumarchana and Varalakshmi Vratham, plus a free mass Varalakshmi Vratham.
The temple also checked drinking water, food, and queue arrangements for visitors.
On Independence Day, August 15, the national flag will be raised at the main Rajagopuram tower.
Deserving temple employees will also receive appreciation awards that day.
Sri Durga Malleswara Swamy Varla Devasthanam Executive Officer VK Seena Naik reviewed arrangements for the Ashada Sare finale, Sravana Masam and Independence Day celebrations.
The Ashada month concludes on August 12, when the Sare offering programme will begin at Jammidoddi at 8.30 am.
Sravana Masam begins on August 13, and officials were directed to make comprehensive arrangements so devotees face no inconvenience.
Arrangements include Kumkumarchana and Varalakshmi Vratham as Arjitha Sevas, along with a free mass Varalakshmi Vratham for devotees.
Independence Day on August 15 will feature flag hoisting at the main Rajagopuram premises and appreciation awards for deserving temple employees.
- Who
- Sri Durga Malleswara Swamy Varla Devasthanam Executive Officer VK Seena Naik, along with Sthanacharya V Shiva Prasad Sharma, Executive Engineer L Rama and officials from various departments.
- What
- A review of arrangements for the concluding Ashada Sare celebrations, the upcoming Sravana Masam and the Independence Day celebrations at the temple.
- When
- The review meeting was held on Monday; the Ashada month concludes on August 12, Sravana Masam begins on August 13, and Independence Day is on August 15.
- Where
- At the temple office atop Indrakeeladri in Vijayawada.
- Why
- To ensure the smooth conduct of the programmes and that devotees do not face any inconvenience.
- Temple
- Sri Durga Malleswara Swamy Varla Devasthanam
- Executive Officer
- VK Seena Naik
- Location
- Indrakeeladri, Vijayawada
- Ashada month concludes
- August 12
- Sare offering start
- 8.30 am at Jammidoddi on August 12
- Sravana Masam begins
- August 13
- Independence Day
- August 15
- Flag hoisting venue
- Main Rajagopuram premises