Bhavani Deeksha ritual. (Image: DC)
Vijayawada: The annual Bhavani Deeksha ritual at the Sri Durga Malleswara Swamy Temple on Indrakeeladri in Vijayawada will begin on November 11 and continue until November 15. The ritual's culmination will take place from December 21 to 25. Temple Executive Officer K.S. Rama Rao announced that extensive arrangements have been made to accommodate the large number of devotees expected from across Andhra Pradesh and neighboring states. The rituals will begin with the ‘Vigneshwara Pooja,’ ‘Kalasa Sthapana,’ and ‘Punyahavachanam’ on November 11. The Ardha Mandala Deeksha, a 21-day observance, will follow from December 1 to 5.
Vijayawada police commissioner S.V. Rajasekhar Babu has increased security measures to manage traffic and ensure safety for the thousands of devotees expected to visit the temple during this period.
( Source : Deccan Chronicle )
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