The Latest Breaking News from Indrakeeladri

Fire tender loses control on Indrakeeladri hill, narrowly avoiding disaster; no casualties reported, fire extinguished by two tenders.

VIP darshan at Kanaka Durga temple atop Indrakeeladri was mismanaged, causing devotees to wait for hours. Police and govt. employees were seen ensuring direct entry for their acquaintances.

Heavy rain, thunderstorms, strong winds and lightning hit Vijayawada, leaving many streets waterlogged and a few low-lying areas inundated. The city recorded 112.1 mm of rainfall, while Amaravati recorded 126.2 mm. Boulders rolled down the Indrakeeladri hillside and a eucalyptus tree was uprooted due to the strong gales. IMD forecasts…

CM Jagan to lay foundation stone for various development works at Kanaka Durga temple atop Indrakeeladri in Vijayawada this month.

Devotees in Vijayawada take part in Giri Pradakshina of Indrakeeladri, the abode of Goddess Kanaka Durga, to fulfil wishes and for world peace. Rituals were performed in front of Prachara Ratham and devotees covered 7km around the temple, offering prayers and coconuts, fruits and flowers to the deities.

Sri Durga Malleswara Swamyvarla Devasthanam to conduct Pavitrotsavams atop Indrakeeladri from Aug 30-Sep 1. Snapanabhishekam, Pavitra Maladharana, Chandi Homa Yagasala, Ganapati Puja, Mandapa Aradhana, Agni Pratishta, Sarva Prayaschitta Vidhi, Poornahuti on Sep 1. Arjita Sevas cancelled during this period.

Fifty women took part in the 'Saamoohika Varalakshmi Vratam' atop Indrakeeladri. Devotees performed arjita seva, while priests decked up Goddess Kanaka Durga as Varalakshmi Devi. Temple authorities presented blouse pieces, bangles, prasadam and other items to women who performed the puja. Free mass Varalakshmi Vratam on Sept 8, applications available…