1,500 devotees attend annual Teppotsavam festival in Visakhapatnam
Over 1,500 devotees gathered in Visakhapatnam for the annual Teppotsavam float festival of Sri Venkateswara Swamy. The event involved a ceremonial boat procession through the port channel supported by local authorities.
Why it matters
The event highlights the intersection of religious tradition and modern urban infrastructure in a major Indian port city.
The annual Teppotsavam (float festival) of Sri Venkateswara Swamy was held in the port channel off the port area on Sunday evening (June 28, 2026), drawing over 1,500 devotees as part of the Kalyanotsavam celebrations at the hill temple atop Srungamani Hill.
The report is a straightforward account of a local cultural and religious event.
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