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Navaratri celebrations continue in grandeur at Indrakiladri, Vijayawada. On the sixth day, Goddess Durga appeared as ‘Lalita Tripurasundari Devi’ to devotees. Darshan is available from 4 AM to 12:30 AM, with all arrangements in place. A special queue has been organized for devotees participating in the sacred Bhavani Mala Dharana ritual.
On the fifth day of Navaratri, Goddess Kanakadurga will appear in the form of Mahalakshmi at the Indrakiladri temple in Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh. With a heavy rush of devotees expected, Temple Executive Officer Seenanayak has appealed to VIPs to avoid untimely visits, as such disruptions may inconvenience common devotees during the auspicious celebrations.
Lalitha Sundari Devi represents the supreme goddess in Shakta tradition, embodying beauty, wisdom, and fierce strength. She is revered as the cosmic mother who balances creation and destruction. Worship of Lalitha signifies spiritual awakening, inner strength, and the transformative power of the divine feminine in Hindu philosophy.
A grand gold offering, including a Yagnopaveetham (sacred thread) worth ₹3.86 crore, was donated to Tirumala Srivaru by Hindustan Enterprises MD Puvvada Mastan Rao and his wife Kumkuma from Visakhapatnam. The couple presented the gift to TTD Chairman B.R. Naidu, who thanked them and offered theertha prasadam in appreciation.
At Tirumala temple in Tirupati, Andhra Pradesh, devotees are waiting in 4 compartments for darshan today. Sarvadarshan without tokens currently takes around 3 hours. On Tuesday, September 23, 63,837 devotees had darshan of Lord Venkateswara, and 20,904 offered tonsuring. The TTD reported a Hundi collection of ₹2.85 crore on the same day.
‘Annapurna Devi’, the goddess of food and nourishment, is revered as the provider of life-sustaining energy and divine abundance. Worshipping her ensures that no devotee goes hungry, both physically and spiritually. Her divine presence reminds us that feeding others is the highest form of service and devotion to the Supreme Mother of compassion.
During the nine days of Dussehra Navaratri, Goddess Durga is worshipped in nine divine forms: Shailaputri, Brahmacharini, Chandraghanta, Kushmanda, Skandamata, Katyayani, Kalaratri, Mahagauri, and Siddhidatri. Each incarnation symbolizes unique powers and virtues, celebrated with devotion across India, marking the triumph of good over evil.
The famous Kanakadurga Laddu, a favorite among devotees at Indrakiladri in Vijayawada, is being prepared in record numbers for this year’s Navratri festival. A total of 36 lakh laddus are being made in a newly constructed building within the temple premises. This time, the Prasad is being prepared with extra focus on cleanliness, purity, and […]
Today, Goddess Kanakadurga will give darshan in the attire of Gayatri Devi, adorned on the second day of Dussehra Navratri. She appears with five golden faces, golden hands, an emerald necklace, neck jewelry, conch shells, and a golden crown, decorated with weapons like conch, chakra, mace, ankusha, and accompanied by sacred mantras.
Navaratri Day 2 honors Goddess Brahmacharini, symbolizing penance, devotion, and inner strength. She represents purity and perseverance, inspiring devotees to stay committed to their goals. Worship involves fasting, prayer, and seeking her blessings for courage. This day teaches the power of patience and self-control in achieving spiritual success.
The Dussehra Sharannavaratri festival at the Peddamma Thalli Temple in Jubilee Hills, Hyderabad, begins today. Temple founder P. Vishnuvardhan Reddy stated that the goddess will appear in a different form each day for nine days. Special arrangements have been made to ensure the convenience of devotees visiting the temple from early morning.
At Tirumala temple in Tirupati, Andhra Pradesh, devotees are waiting in 2 compartments for darshan today. Sarvadarshan without tokens currently takes around 4 hours. On Sunday, September 21, 67,408 devotees had darshan of Lord Venkateswara, and 16,597 offered tonsuring. The TTD reported a Hundi collection of ₹3.73 crore on the same day.
The key reason behind celebrating the Dussehra Navratri festival is to honor the divine feminine energy and worship the nine forms of Goddess Durga. It symbolizes the victory of good over evil, marking Goddess Durga’s triumph over the demon Mahishasura. The festival promotes spiritual growth, devotion, and the power of righteousness.
Dussehra Navaratri celebrations begin today at the Srisailam temple with Goddess Bramarambha’s entry into the Yagasala. In the evening, devotees will witness darshan of Bhramarambika Devi in Shailaputri attire, seated on the Bhringivahana. All arrangements have been made for the grand 11-day celebrations, ensuring a festive atmosphere throughout.
Navratri begins with the worship of ‘Maa Shailputri,’ symbolizing strength and purity. Devotees perform Ghatasthapana early morning, placing a Kalash filled with holy items. Dressed in white, ‘Maa Shailputri’ is honored with prayers and mantras. The day marks the start of nine days of devotion, fasting, and celebration.