The rebuilt Pydithalli Ammavaru temple in Vizianagaram ready for Sirimanotsavam on 27 October

Work is underway at the Pydithalli Ammavaru temple in Vizianagaram, where the building next to the temple is being cleared to make way for devotees’ facilities ahead of Sirimanotsavam on October 27. File | Photo credit: V. Raju

Thousands of Pydithalli Ammavaru devotees are expected to have a hassle-free darshan during the annual Sirimanotsavam on 27 October 2026, thanks to the renovation of the temple, originally built in 1757. The Endowments Department has spent around ₹ 1.8 million to renovate the temple and other facilities for a large amount of money.

The devotees used to fight 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), Deputy Endowments Commissioner K. Sireesha said that additional facilities and long and wide queues will help devotees have darshan peacefully even on festival days.

Entrance and gopuram of the rebuilt Pydithalli Ammavaru temple in Vizianagaram. File | Photo credit: V. Raju

“We have provided another plot for the owners of a private building adjacent to the temple. Their cooperation will enable the temple authorities to set up Prasadam counters. After darshan, devotees can stay in the premises. The work in the adjoining premises will be completed very soon,” said Ms. Sireesha.

The temple authorities offered special prayers at the Pandiri Rata on the temple premises on Thursday, kicking off the Sirimanotsavam festivities. Tholellu festival will be celebrated on October 26, the day before Sirimanotsavam. Over two lakh devotees are expected to participate and offer prayers to the presiding deity over two days.

Published – 01 Oct 2026 14:41 IST