Archive · 22 Sep 2026
AI to Strengthen Security and Darshan at Vijayawada Dasara
The Durga temple in Vijayawada is preparing for a large Dasara festival.
The festival will take place from October 10 to 20.
Many people are expected to visit the temple.
Officials say as many as 20 lakh devotees may attend.
They will use artificial intelligence to help improve safety.
The technology may also help people get darshan more quickly.
A QR-code system will help track children if they become separated from their families.
Officials are also arranging water, clean surroundings and mobile toilets.
Dasara Mahotsavams at Sri Durga Malleswara Swamy Varla Devasthanam will be held from October 10 to 20.
Artificial Intelligence will be integrated into arrangements to improve security and speed up devotees’ darshan.
Officials are preparing to manage a turnout of up to 20 lakh devotees.
Security plans include a QR-code-based system for tracking children.
Authorities are arranging sanitation, drinking water and mobile toilets for visitors.
- Who
- The Endowments Department, district administration, police, Vijayawada Municipal Corporation and temple authorities are making the arrangements.
- What
- Preparations are underway for the Dasara Mahotsavams, including AI-supported security, faster darshan and visitor facilities.
- When
- The festivities will be held from October 10 to 20.
- Where
- Sri Durga Malleswara Swamy Varla Devasthanam atop Indrakeeladri in Vijayawada.
- Why
- The arrangements aim to manage a large turnout, strengthen security and provide devotees with better and more convenient facilities.
- Festival
- Dasara Mahotsavams
- Dates
- October 10 to 20
- Venue
- Sri Durga Malleswara Swamy Varla Devasthanam, atop Indrakeeladri
- Expected turnout
- Up to 20 lakh devotees
- Technology
- Artificial Intelligence and a QR-code-based child tracking system
- Facilities
- Sanitation, drinking water and mobile toilets
- Review meeting
- AVS Reddy Hall at the NTR District Collectorate in Vijayawada