Over 25 lakh devotees expected to visit Kanaka Durga Temple for Dasara festivities in Vijayawada

Over 25 lakh devotees are expected to visit the Sri Durga Malleswara Swamy temple atop Indrakeeladri during the Dasara festivities from October 11 to 20, according to officials.

Minister of Medical and Health and NTR district in-charge Minister Y. Satya Kumar Yadav, who chaired a high-level coordination meeting at the temple on Monday (September 28, 2026), directed officials to accord priority to devotees’ safety and convenience.

The Minister said that an integrated plan had been prepared covering ghat roads, parking areas, and darshan routes. Shelters would be provided along queue lines, besides drinking water and seating. LED and digital screens would display estimated waiting times. New prasadam facilities and spacious annadanam halls would be used to serve devotees and about 60 lakh laddus were being prepared for distribution. An AI-based surveillance system would be in place to ensure safety and coordination, he said.