CityLightBuzz: Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu, along with his wife N. Bhuvaneswari, offered pattu vastrams (silk clothes) to Goddess Kanaka Durga on behalf of the State government at the Sri Durga Malleswara Swamy Varla Devasthanam atop Indrakeeladri in Vijayawada on the occasion of the Dasara festivities.
The temple authorities welcomed the Chief Minister with traditional honours. Sthanacharya Siva Prasad Sharma adorned him with the traditional Pariveshtam. Carrying silk clothes and a saree for the Goddess, Chandrababu Naidu and his wife entered the temple and offered special prayers amid Vedic chants by the priests.
Following the prayers, the priests offered Vedic blessings to the Chief Minister and his wife at the Ashirvachana Mandapam.
Prayers for People’s Prosperity and Abundant Rainfall
Speaking to the media after the temple visit, Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu said he prayed for the happiness, prosperity and well-being of the people of Andhra Pradesh. He also sought the Goddess’s blessings for abundant rainfall, the state’s prosperity, poverty eradication and improved living standards for all sections of society.
The Chief Minister highlighted the growing number of devotees visiting the temple during the Dasara festivities. He stated that approximately eight lakh devotees had darshan of Goddess Kanaka Durga over the previous six days.
He noted that devotees of all ages, from children to the elderly, were visiting the temple with deep devotion to seek the blessings of the Goddess.
Devotees’ Darshan Continues Without Interruption
During the Chief Minister’s visit, the temple authorities ensured that regular darshan for ordinary devotees continued without interruption. The smooth continuation of darshan brought happiness to devotees visiting the temple to offer their prayers during the festive season.
Vijayawada Dasara Celebrations Gain National Prominence
Chandrababu Naidu also highlighted the significance of the ongoing Vijayawada Utsav 2.0 and the National Saras Mela, being organised in Vijayawada. He expressed pride that Vijayawada’s Dasara celebrations were gaining national prominence, attracting devotees and visitors and showcasing the state’s rich cultural and spiritual traditions. The celebrations at Indrakeeladri remain a major highlight of the Dasara season, with thousands of devotees visiting the sacred temple to seek the blessings of Goddess Kanaka Durga.
