Archive · 9 Jan 2026
Antaralaya Darshan Suspended During Peak Hours
The temple authorities have decided to stop special darshan (Antaralaya darshan) during busy times on weekends and holidays.
This is to help regular visitors who have to wait in long lines.
The special darshan, which costs ₹500, will not be available from 10:30 AM to 1:30 PM on Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays.
The temple is doing this to make sure everyone can see the deity without too much waiting.
They are asking everyone to understand and follow the new rules.
Antaralaya darshan suspended during peak hours on weekends and holidays at Sri Durga Malleswara Swamy temple.
Decision made to ease congestion and prioritize general devotees.
Suspension applies from 10:30 AM to 1:30 PM on Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays.
₹500 Antaralaya darshan tickets will not be issued during the suspended period.
Temple administration appeals for cooperation from pilgrims and local residents.
- Who
- Endowments department and temple administration
- What
- Suspension of Antaralaya darshan during peak hours
- When
- Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays from 10:30 AM to 1:30 PM
- Where
- Sri Durga Malleswara Swamy temple on Indrakeeladri, Vijayawada
- Why
- To ease congestion and prioritize general devotees
- Location
- Sri Durga Malleswara Swamy temple, Indrakeeladri, Vijayawada
- Decision Maker
- Endowments department
- Reason
- To ease congestion and prioritize general devotees
- Suspended Darshan Timings
- 10:30 AM to 1:30 PM on Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays
- Ticket Suspension
- ₹500 Antaralaya darshan tickets not issued during peak hours