Archive · 4 Oct 2026
VIP Darshan Suspended at Indrakeeladri During Sunday Rush
The temple on Indrakeeladri expects many visitors on Sunday, October 4.
It is also repairing the road leading up the hill.
To help manage the crowds, the temple will stop VIP and protocol darshan from 8 a.m.
until 3 p.m.
Vehicles heading towards Kanaka Durga Nagar will be regulated.
Battery-operated vehicles will mainly help older people, people with disabilities, and mothers with infants.
Visitors will need to take the ramp through the Maha Mandapam to reach the temple.
The lift will only be used in emergencies.
The temple advises those who need extra assistance to visit before 8 a.m.
or between 3 p.m.
and 5 p.m.
VIP and protocol darshan will be suspended from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Sunday, October 4.
The temple cited expected heavy crowds and ongoing repairs to the ghat road.
A large turnout during consecutive holidays, including Gandhi Jayanti, had caused congestion at the temple.
Vehicle movement towards Kanaka Durga Nagar will be regulated, and battery-operated vehicles will mainly serve people needing assistance.
Devotees must use the Maha Mandapam ramp route; the lift route will be reserved for emergencies.
- Who
- The Sri Durga Malleswara Swamy Varla Devasthanam and devotees visiting Indrakeeladri.
- What
- Protocol and VIP darshan will be suspended for part of Sunday, with vehicle movement and access routes regulated.
- When
- Sunday, October 4, from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.; suggested less-crowded visiting times are before 8 a.m. or between 3 p.m. and 5 p.m.
- Where
- Indrakeeladri in Vijayawada, including the route towards Kanaka Durga Nagar.
- Why
- To manage expected heavy crowds amid ongoing ghat road repairs, after congestion during consecutive holidays.
- Darshan suspension
- Protocol and VIP darshan suspended from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Sunday, October 4.
- Reason
- Expected heavy crowds and ongoing ghat road repairs.
- Recent congestion
- A large turnout during consecutive holidays, including Gandhi Jayanti on Friday, caused congestion on the temple premises.
- Vehicle arrangements
- Movement towards Kanaka Durga Nagar will be regulated.
- Battery-operated vehicles
- Primarily available to senior citizens, people with disabilities, and mothers with infants.
- Temple access
- Devotees are to use the ramp through the Maha Mandapam; the lift route is for emergencies only.
- Suggested visiting times
- Before 8 a.m. or between 3 p.m. and 5 p.m.