Rebuilt Pydithalli Ammavaru temple in Vizianagaram ready for Sirimanotsavam on October 27
The Pydithalli Ammavaru temple in Vizianagaram has been reconstructed to better accommodate the thousands of devotees expected for the annual Sirimanotsavam festival. The project includes expanded queue lines and new facilities to ensure a smoother experience for visitors.
Why it matters
Infrastructure improvements at major religious sites are vital for managing large-scale public gatherings and ensuring crowd safety.
Thousands of devotees of Pydithalli Ammavaru are expected to have a hassle-free darshan during the annual Sirimanotsavam on October 27, 2026, thanks to the reconstruction of the temple, originally built in 1757. The Endowments Department has spent around ₹1.8 crore to rebuild the temple with wide queue lines and other facilities.
Devotees used to struggle in the narrow space of the old temple, but the new premises have ample space on all sides. Recently, the department acquired 218 square yards of private land adjacent to the temple to provide more facilities for devotees. Speaking to The Hindu on Thursday (October 1, 2026), Endowments Assistant Commissioner K. Sireesha said the additional facilities and the long and wide queue lines would help devotees have darshan peacefully even on festival days.
The entrance and gopuram of the rebuilt Pydithalli Ammavaru temple in Vizianagaram. File | Photo Credit: V. Raju
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