On Friday, Goddess Kanakadurga donned the Mahishasura Mardhini attire during the Sri Devi Sharanna Navaratri celebrations at Indrakeeladri, Vijayawada, drawing large crowds of devotees. This day, marking the defeat of Mahishasura, is celebrated as Maharnavami. It is believed that performing the Chandi Saptashati homam on this day brings victory and protection against adversaries.