Kanaka Durga Temple atop Indrakeeladri invites applications for Dasara cultural programmes
The Kanaka Durga Temple in Indrakeeladri is accepting applications from cultural troupes for performances during the upcoming Dasara festivities. Interested artists must submit their credentials and experience by October 5 to be considered for the event.
Why it matters
It highlights the administrative process for cultural preservation and public participation in major religious festivals.
The Sri Durga Malleswara Swamy Varla Devasthanam has invited applications from eligible artistes and cultural troupes interested in presenting devotional music, dance, and other cultural programmes during the Dasara Sarannavarathri festivities at Indrakeeladri from October 11 to 20.
Temple Executive Officer V.K. Seena Nayak said the programmes would be organised as part of the festivities. Application forms are available on the temple’s official website. Applicants can download the form, fill in the required details and submit it to the temple authorities. The last date for the applications to reach the temple is October 5. Applications received after the deadline will not be considered, he said.
As per the temple rules, a maximum of six artistes will be permitted for each troupe, comprising the main artiste and five accompanying artistes. The same six members alone will be permitted as a group for darshan of the presiding deity.
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