Archive · 30 Jul 2026
Shakambari Utsavams End with Maha Purnahuti in Vijayawada
The Shakambari Utsavams is a three‑day festival at a temple in Vijayawada.
It ended on July 29 with a big ceremony called Maha Purnahuti.
The goddess appeared in a special form and was surrounded by 45 tonnes of fruits and vegetables that people had donated.
About 250,000 people came to see the goddess and take part in the celebrations.
The final day also had a big walk around the hill called Giri Pradakshina, where many people walked and prayed for good luck.
The temple gave special food called ‘Kadambam’ and a sweet called Kumkum to everyone who came.
Three‑day Shakambari Utsavams concluded on July 29 with Maha Purnahuti at Sri Durga Malleswara Swamy Varla Devasthanam.
Goddess Kanaka Durga appeared in Shakambari Devi form, adorned with 45 tonnes of donated fruits, vegetables, and dry fruits.
Approximately 250,000 devotees attended the festival, which ran from July 27 to 29.
The concluding rituals included Mahapurnahuti, Kalasodvasana, Marjanam, Prokshanam, and a Giri Pradakshina procession along Ghat Road.
Temple officials distributed special ‘Kadambam’ prasadam and Kumkum to devotees during the celebrations.
- Who
- Temple Chairman Borra Radhakrishna (Gandhi), Executive Officer VK Seena Naik, temple priests, Vedic scholars, and thousands of devotees
- What
- Conclusion of the Shakambari Utsavams with Maha Purnahuti and a Giri Pradakshina procession
- When
- July 27-29, 2023
- Where
- Sri Durga Malleswara Swamy Varla Devasthanam atop Indrakeeladri, Vijayawada
- Why
- To seek prayers for timely rainfall, abundant agricultural produce, prosperity for farmers, and blessings for the people and nation
- Event
- Shakambari Utsavams
- Duration
- July 27-29, 2023
- Attendance
- 250,000 devotees
- Donations
- 45 tonnes of fruits and vegetables
- Location
- Sri Durga Malleswara Swamy Varla Devasthanam, Indrakeeladri, Vijayawada