Annadanam, Mahaprasadam buildings opened at Kanak Durga temple in Vijayawada
Andhra Pradesh officials have inaugurated new facilities at the Kanak Durga temple in Vijayawada to improve services for devotees. The project includes a new dining hall and food distribution center, with further infrastructure upgrades planned.
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Andhra Pradesh Endowments Minister Anam Ramanarayana Reddy inaugurated Sri Kanakadurga Annadanam Sadanam and Sri Durga Bhavani Mahaprasadam Bhavanam, built at cost of ₹52.50 crore, at the Sri Durga Malleswara Swamy Varla Devasthanam atop Indrakeeladri on Friday.
After inaugurating Sri Kanakadurga Annadanam Sadanam, Mr. Ramanarayana Reddy and Vijayawada MP Kesineni Sivanath served annaprasadam to devotees. They also participated in a Purnahuti programme at Sri Durga Bhavani Mahaprasadam Bhavanam. Built at a cost of ₹26 crore, Sri Kanakadurga Annadanam Sadanam has a total built-up area of 5,400 square metres.
Workers prepare laddus at the new Mahaprasadam Bhavanam at Sri Durga Malleswara Swamy Varla Devasthanam atop Indrakeeladri in Vijayawada on Friday. | Photo Credit: G.N. RAO
Speaking to the media, Mr. Ramanarayana Reddy said the government was focusing on the comprehensive development of the Indrakeeladri temple and improving facilities for the growing number of devotees.
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