Security tightened for President Murmu’s visit to Kanaka Durga temple amid Dasara festivities
Security has been tightened at the Sri Kanaka Durga temple in preparation for President Droupadi Murmu’s visit during the Dasara festivities. Authorities have adjusted darshan timings and restricted vehicular access to manage the event and ensure public safety.
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High-profile visits to religious sites require complex logistical and security coordination, impacting local traffic and public access to cultural events.
The Sri Durga Malleswara Swamy Varla Devasthanam has stepped up security arrangements for President Droupadi Murmu’s visit to the Sri Kanaka Durga temple atop Indrakeeladri on Wednesday (October 14, 2026). The third day of the Dasara Sarannavaratri festivities witnessed religious rituals, a traditional chariot procession, and cultural programmes on Tuesday (October 13).
Temple authorities announced that vehicular movement to the hilltop would be completely stopped from 1 p.m. on Wednesday in view of the President’s visit. Protocol darshan would not be permitted from the afternoon, and the 7.45 p.m. slot had been cancelled. However, morning protocol darshan timings had been extended from 6 a.m. to 9 a.m., against the earlier schedule of 6 a.m. to 8 a.m.
Devasthanam authorities appealed to dignitaries, officials, public representatives, and devotees to cooperate with the security arrangements. They said measures had been taken to minimise inconvenience to ordinary devotees.
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