On the ninth day of Dasara Sharannavaratri, the sacred hill of Indrakeeladri in Vijayawada saw a massive rush of devotees seeking blessings. The Kanaka Durga Temple gates opened as early as 3 a.m., allowing early darshan. By 2 p.m., nearly 75,000 pilgrims had gathered, matching the numbers on earlier high‑footfall days.
The temple authorities worked alongside the NTR district administration and local police to smooth operations. Bhavani deeksha devotees added to the devotion and increased footfall. The Temple Executive Officer, other officials, and security teams reviewed queue lines, spacing, and crowd flow in real time to prevent delays.
Officials say the arrival pattern this day mirrored the intensity seen during Moola Nakshatram, when Goddess manifests as Saraswati Devi. The surge underscores strong public faith and commitment to pilgrimage traditions. For many, walking long distances and joining queue hours before sunrise is a spiritual act of devotion.
Despite the volume of visitors, the authorities claim darshan ran “hassle‑free” with minimal disruptions. Still, they are keeping staff alert for emergencies and adjusting arrangements dynamically. The continued surge on Day 9 demonstrates the importance of Indrakeeladri as a major Dasara pilgrimage center in Andhra Pradesh.
#NinthDayDasara
#Indrakeeladri
#KanakaDurgaTemple
#DasaraRush
#DevoteeSurge
#BhavaniDeeksha
#Darshan
#VijayawadaPilgrimage
