Over 90,000 devotees visit Vijayawada temple on opening day of Navaratri

Navaratri celebrations began in Vijayawada, India, on October 11. The Hindu reported that 90,110 devotees had visited the temple on Indrakeeladri hill by 6:08 p.m.

On the opening day, Goddess Kanaka Durga was worshipped in the form of Bala Tripura Sundari. The Sri Durga Malleswara Swamy temple administration coordinated access to the shrine and essential facilities for arriving devotees.

Member of Parliament Kesineni Sivanath said uninterrupted drinking water and round-the-clock monitoring had been arranged. According to him, a control room was tracking conditions, while QR codes allowed visitors to submit feedback and complaints for officials to address promptly.

Delegations from temples in Srikalahasti and Kanipakam presented traditional offerings, including silk robes. Temple leaders received the Kanipakam delegation, and priests offered blessings.

Andhra Pradesh Legislative Assembly Deputy Speaker Kanumuru Raghurama Krishna Raju also visited the shrine and took part in prayers. Organisers urged departments to coordinate their work throughout the festivities.