The Dasara Sharannavaratri celebrations are underway at the Kanaka Durga Temple on Indrakeeladri in Vijayawada. On the seventh day, Friday, the goddess appeared as Sri Mahalakshmi Ammavari, drawing a large number of devotees.
Devotees arrived in large numbers at the temple to have a darshan of the deity. The rush began in the early hours of the morning and continued throughout the day.
Long queues of devotees stretched for kilometers as they waited for their turn to see the goddess. The temple premises were bustling with activity.
Temple authorities made necessary arrangements to manage the heavy crowds. Police personnel were deployed to oversee security and ensure smooth movement of devotees.
The heavy influx of devotees is expected to continue until the conclusion of the Dasara festivities. Authorities are working to ensure that devotees do not face any inconvenience.
