The nine-day festival gets off to a traditional start with rituals like ‘Deepa Sthapana’, ‘Ganapati Puja’, ‘Kalasa Puja’, Maha Sankalpam’ and ‘Varahi Mahayantra Puja, after which the devotees accepted the vow
Temple Executive Officer reviews arrangements, says a cloak room, free footwear stand, and mobile phone deposit counters have been established at Sri Kanaka Durga Nagar to facilitate devotees
The hill temple is set for Ashada rush as officials review preparations
On the occasion, State Endowments Minister Anam Ramanarayana Reddy offered special prayers at the dargah