Dasara festivities begin at Kanaka Durga temple in Vijayawada
The Dasara celebrations have commenced at the Kanaka Durga temple in Vijayawada. Temple officials reported that by 10 a.m., 17,576 worshippers had visited the shrine to see the main deity. The event includes traditional rituals and cultural programs, drawing large crowds as part of the annual Hindu festival in the Andhra Pradesh city. The festivities will run for several days.