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Vijayawada Utsav 2.0 to Run for 10 Days from October 11
Vijayawada is planning a 10-day celebration called Vijayawada Utsav 2.0.
It is set to start on October 11 during the Dasara festival.
Events will be held at a stadium, Punnami Ghat and other places in the city.
People can visit for free.
There will be music, cultural shows, stalls and other entertainment.
Many people are expected to visit the Sri Kanaka Durga temple for Dasara.
Officials say they are making arrangements to help keep visitors safe and comfortable.
Some well-known guests are expected at the events.
Vijayawada Utsav 2.0 is scheduled to begin October 11 and run for 10 days during Dasara Sarannavaratri.
Events will take place at Makineni Basava Punnaiah Stadium, Punnami Ghat and other locations across Vijayawada.
The programme is expected to include exhibition stalls, cultural performances, skits, music and entertainment, with free public entry.
Government Whip and Vijayawada Central MLA Bonda Umamaheswara Rao said prominent personalities, including President Droupadi Murmu, were expected to attend various programmes.
Organisers are preparing for visitors attending Dasara at Sri Kanaka Durga temple, including devotees from Andhra Pradesh and neighbouring states.
- Who
- The event is being organised in Vijayawada; Government Whip and Vijayawada Central MLA Bonda Umamaheswara Rao announced it.
- What
- Vijayawada Utsav 2.0, a 10-day programme of cultural events, exhibitions and entertainment.
- Where
- Makineni Basava Punnaiah Stadium, Punnami Ghat and other locations across Vijayawada.
- When
- It is scheduled to begin October 11 and continue for 10 days during Dasara Sarannavaratri; the year is not specified.
- Why
- To hold city celebrations alongside Dasara Sarannavaratri and offer public events during the festival period.
Key facts
- Start date
- October 11; year not stated
- Duration
- 10 days
- Main venue
- Makineni Basava Punnaiah Stadium, Ajith Singh Nagar
- Other locations
- Punnami Ghat and other places across Vijayawada
- Entry
- Free for the public
- Planned activities
- Exhibition stalls, cultural programmes, skits, musical events and entertainment
- Expected guest
- President of India Droupadi Murmu was among prominent personalities expected at various programmes
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