Archive · 29 Sep 2026
Vijayawada Utsav-2 Set for October 11–20 Dasara Celebrations
Vijayawada will hold a large cultural festival called Vijayawada Utsav-2.
It will take place from October 11 to 20 during Dasara.
The festival will show visitors the city’s history, spirituality and culture.
People will be able to enjoy performances and other entertainment.
Organisers hope it will attract more visitors to Vijayawada.
It may also create work for small traders, autorickshaw drivers and others.
The festival will support traditional folk arts that are becoming less common.
Officials believe tourism can help the local economy grow.
Vijayawada Utsav-2 will be held from October 11 to 20 during the Dasara celebrations.
Tourism Minister Kandula Durgesh said the festival will highlight Vijayawada’s cultural and spiritual importance.
Organisers expect the event to boost entertainment, employment and the local economy.
The festival will promote endangered folk arts including Tholu Bommalata, Dappu and Tappegagullu.
Officials said last year’s Vijayawada Utsav-1 was successful and pledged a grander second edition.
- Who
- Tourism Minister Kandula Durgesh, Health Minister Satya Kumar Yadav and Vijayawada MP Kesineni Sivanath discussed the festival.
- What
- Vijayawada Utsav-2, a cultural festival, will be organised as the second edition of Vijayawada Utsav.
- When
- October 11 to 20; the year was not specified.
- Where
- Vijayawada.
- Why
- To showcase the city’s historical, spiritual and cultural significance, support local artists and boost tourism and the local economy.
- Festival
- Vijayawada Utsav-2
- Dates
- October 11–20
- Occasion
- Dasara celebrations
- Main focus
- Vijayawada’s historical, spiritual and cultural significance
- Economic aim
- Generate employment and support the local economy
- Folk arts mentioned
- Tholu Bommalata, Dappu and Tappegagullu
- Previous edition
- Vijayawada Utsav-1 was held successfully last year