Archive · 1 Oct 2025
Devotees Flock to Vijayawada Temple for Navaratri
The Durga Malleswara Swamy temple in Vijayawada is hosting a big celebration called Dasara.
Lots of people, over a million, have come to visit the temple.
They've earned a lot of money, especially from selling sweets called Laddu.
On one day, many people came to see the goddess.
Temple officials made sure everything ran smoothly, with special arrangements and help from the police and other departments.
Many people are visiting and praying at the temple.
They also earned money from darshan tickets and other services.
Over 11 lakh devotees visited the temple during the Dasara festival.
The temple earned a revenue of Rs 3.40 crore.
Rs 2.70 crore of the revenue came from Laddu Prasadam sales.
On the ninth day, about 75,000 devotees offered prayers.
Temple authorities managed the event with support from various departments.
- Who
- Devotees and temple authorities
- What
- Celebrated the Dasara Sharannavaratri Mahotsavam
- When
- Ongoing, commenced September 22
- Where
- Sri Durga Malleswara Swamy Varla Devasthanam, Vijayawada
- Why
- To offer prayers and participate in the festivities.
- Event
- Dasara Sharannavaratri Mahotsavam
- Location
- Sri Durga Malleswara Swamy Varla Devasthanam, Vijayawada
- Devotees
- Over 11 lakh visitors
- Revenue
- Rs 3.40 crore earned
- Darshan Tickets
- Rs 100 and Rs 300
- Laddu Prasadams Sold
- Nearly 16.50 lakh