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Kanaka Durga Dasara (Navaratri)
Vijayawada's biggest festival: the goddess is adorned in a different form each day of Navaratri, culminating in Teppotsavam — the swan-boat procession on the Krishna — on Vijayadasami. Lakhs of devotees climb Indrakeeladri; book darshan online.
September–October (nine days of Navaratri)Free entryOfficial source linked
Highlights
- Daily alankaram of the goddess
- Teppotsavam on the Krishna
- Saraswati puja on Moola Nakshatram
Dates that follow the lunar calendar are announced by the organisers each year — confirm before you travel. Found an error? Tell us.
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Temple
Kanaka Durga Temple
The goddess on Indrakeeladri, above the Krishna
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Heritage
Prakasam Barrage
A kilometre of river, lights and evening breeze
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Island
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