Devoted on Sunday stands in the queue for Darshan in the temple of Kanaka Durg in Vijayawada. | Photo Credit: Gn Rao
Sri Durga Malleswara Swamyvarla Devasthanam in Indrakeeladri began to release tickets for the upcoming Special Pujas Dasara, both for personal participation and for virtual services. Executive Officer VK Seena Naik started on Sunday online ticket sales, accompanied by Vedic singing from Temple Priests.
On Sunday, offices for the archeengements for the epistival and back to Vijayawady. | Photo Credit: Gn Rao
In accordance with the tradition, the first set of tickets for the four main lending – Sri Chakra Navavaran Archán, Chandi Homam, Khadgamal Archna and Kumkumcan – were purchased in the names of the main Minister N. Chandrababa Naida and his wife Bhuvanesware. Tickets can be booked via the temple website, AP reservation, or on the shelves in the temple. The temple announced Arjita Sevas as follows. Khadgamala Archana, the price of 5 116 GBP, will be carried out from September 23 to October 2. Between 5:00 and 6:00 Kumkumcana, for 3,000 or 5,000 GBP on Mula Nakhatram, it will be offered from September 22 to October 2 from 7:00 am to 7:00 am. Sri Chakra Navavaran Archána, for 3,000 GBP, will take place from September 22 to October 2 from 9 am to 11 pm, while Chandi Yagam, for 4,000 GBP, will be carried out from September 22 to October 2 between 9:00 and 12:00.
Each ticket admits two devotees and prasadam includes Saree, Dhoti, laminated photo, Kumkum, Sri Chakra Laddus and other offers depending on the loan. Devoted are obliged to follow strict instructions, including wearing traditional Hindu clothing, carrying printed tickets and traveling only through free buses organized by Gandhi High School and Bhavani Ghat between 3:30 am to 10:30 am because private vehicles are not allowed.
For devotees who cannot participate in person, Virtual Puja tickets are available for 1,500 GBP per Seva or 11,116 GBP for all 10 days. Virtual participants can view rituals via online link and Prasadam will be sent by post. The temple clarified that virtual tickets do not provide permission to physical participation or Darshan.
The Dasara festival in Indrakeeladri will take place from September 22 to October 2.
Published – September 2025 17:18
