
Dussehra festivities in Indrakiladri in Vijayawada will begin on today, September 22, and go on till October 2. Officials anticipate about 18 lakh pilgrims from Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, and overseas over the 11 days. The goddess will be revered each day in one of 11 different versions.
Temple authorities have made arrangements to provide smooth darshan to all visitors. Temple EO V.K. Seenanayak informed that the technology was implemented more extensively this year. He asked devotees to follow the 'Dussehra-2025' app for instructions and information.
Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu will be visiting the temple on September 29 during Moola Nakshatra. During the visit, he will present silk robes to the goddess as a gift from the state government. On that day, the goddess will be prayed to in the guise of Saraswati Devi.
On the first day, i.e., September 22, the goddess will be visible in the incarnation of Bala Tripurasundari Devi. Darshan will be available from 9 AM to 11 PM. From the second day, darshan will be available from 4 AM every day.