Dasara festivities end with Teppotsavam of Goddess Kanaka Durga in Vijayawada
The Dasara festivities in Vijayawada concluded with the traditional Teppotsavam, featuring a celestial boat ride for Goddess Kanaka Durga and Malleswara Swamy on the Krishna River. Thousands of devotees gathered to witness the illuminated Hamsa Vahanam ceremony following favorable river conditions.
Why it matters
The successful execution of this high-profile traditional ritual marks a return to cultural normalcy after previous years' disruptions caused by floods.
Dasara festivities end with Teppotsavam of Goddess Kanaka Durga in Vijayawada left Hamsa Vahanam, a celestial boat ride for goddess Kanaka Durga, in placid waters of river Krishna in Vijayawada on ultimate day of Dasara festivities on Tuesday. K.V.S. Giri K.V.S. Giri https://th-i.thgim.com/public/incoming/94ntrk/article71607726.ece/alternates/FREE_1200/vjkvg-hamsa%204.JPG K V S Giri Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh, 20-10-2026: Hamsa Vahanam, a celestial boat ride for goddess Kanaka Durga, in placid waters of river Krishna in Vijayawada on ultimate day of Dasara festivities on Tuesday. Photo Giri KVS/ The Hindu VIJAYAWADA The Dasara festivities at Sri Durga Malleswara Swamy Varla Devasthanam on Indrakeeladri concluded with the traditional Teppotsavam, the celestial boat ride of Goddess Kanaka Durga and her consort, Malleswara Swamy, on Tuesday evening.
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